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What lifeform is this? I encountered these things by the million, in the Mediterranian, while kayaking the west coast of Corsica. They are 1 to 5 centimeters wide. They consist of a floating base with a kind of sail. Below the water, there's short blueish tentacles that stick to any surface they encounter. What are they?
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Categories: Animals.

petethebloke says:

Try searching for "Velella".

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posted on 2010-10-25 11:53:26 | Report abuse

Reply	Niels says: Thanks: Exactly what I was looking for. (no votes) Tags: animals.
	posted on 2010-10-25 23:51:13 \| Report abuse tbrucenyc says: http://morro-bay.com/docents/c...

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