jason the filter freak August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 So unless you live under a rock you've probably seen this before but thought I'd share anyway for those who don't spend entirely too much time on the internet. <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>The atlanticus is the larger relative of the marginate. Roughly 5 - 8 centimeters in length, this little creature spends its time living off the east and south coasts of South Africa. It has six appendages, called cerata (dorsal and lateral limb-type structures) that fan out from its sexually indifferent body (they are hermaphrodites, which means they have both female and male parts). Additionally these mini-beasts secrete a venom that can take down larger sea creatures, such as the famous Portuguese Man o' War. Seen below in the video. (needs citation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 Hundreds on the shore of a beach in NSW.....very pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 those are cool. too bad they are very poisonous. probably do more damage than paly stew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDiver August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 totally awesome looking....never seen them before so i guess i have been under a rock.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 I live under a rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 Very cool looking. Once I saw the picture I wanted one but after some reading I changed my mind quickly. , Some info from WWM. "floats around the water surface upside down and is known to feed on Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia spp.). By the way, this creature is capable of delivering a nasty sting thanks to its ability to store the Physalia venom, so whatever you do, avoid all skin contact!" "specialized diet and will not survive long in captivity" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 Looks like a fish lure. I wonder if it would catch me a nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 Here are 'clean' links to the two videos that were initially pointed at: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 wow, never seen those before. pretty wild lookin creature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truestelf August 5, 2010 Share August 5, 2010 never seen whatever it is before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowsingle August 6, 2010 Share August 6, 2010 Really cool, I've never seen those before as well.....thanks for sharing..... cheers, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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