Physalia physalis
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Physalia physalis

TitlePhysalia physalis
ArtistD. S. Jordan
Date1881 19th century
MediumAlcohol (Ethanol)
OriginGalveston, Texas, United States, North Atlantic Ocean Galveston
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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