Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body made of flexible chitin (cellophane-like texture); color is aqua-green to blue to violet; base float is oval with concentric rings (representing air tubes) on the surface; above float is an erect, triangular "sail" projecting at an angle; below the float around the edges are short tentacles; smaller tentacle-like objects on lower surface; in the center a small mass hangs down where the mouth opening is. |
Similar Species |
Fairly unique; similar to the blue button Porpita porpita but P. porpita is more round, usually green and has no sail. |
Habitat |
Gulf, floats on the surface |
Maximum Size |
10.2 cm (4 in) long, 7.6 cm (3 in) wide and 5.1 cm (2 in) high. |
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