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Is a portuguese man of war portuguese?

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no, the Portuguese Man Of War isn't from Portugal. It has the name Portuguese Man Of War because the "sail" on its head resembles a Portuguese war ship sail.

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What does a Portuguese man-of war eat?
Portuguese man-of-war eat small sea creatures such as fish and shrimp. It catches the animals using it's tentacles. The poison in the tentacles kills the animal and is put into the eating gland.
Why is the Portuguese man of war not a jellyfish?
The portuguese man of war is not a jellyfish because its sting cannot be cured by pouring vinegar.
What can kill a portuguese man of war?
A sea turtle, a whale, sea slugs, and large species of sharks.
What is a portuguese man -o-war?
It is a Physalia physalis.
What is the Portuguese-man-of-war named after?
The Portuguese Man-of-War is named after a Portuguese caravel.