Velella velella is the scientific name for a jellyfish species known in Mallorca as barquetes de Sant Pere (Saint Peter's small boats). One of various names in English is little sail; they have a little sail that catches the wind.
'Invasion' of a Manacor beach by little sail jellyfish
A relatively harmless species
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