'Portuguese man of war' is a

Colonial monomorphic coelenterate

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Polymorphic coelenterate

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Solution

The correct option is A Polymorphic coelenterate
The Portuguese Man of war is a polymorphic coelenterate of the genus Physalia. It has a colonial, floating body and possesses a sting. It is an invertebrate that moves using its crest. Its sting can be very hurtful to humans with consequences including high fever, shock, and disturbance in heart and lung functioning.
So, the correct answer is 'Polymorphic coelenterate'.

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