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Collective Drift principle

Lessons from Portuguese Man o' War

Sail as one.

Wind-Sailed Colony Hunting

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Core lesson

Many bodies can become one strange vessel when each part accepts its role.

Biological basis

The Portuguese Man o' War is a siphonophore colony made of specialized zooids, using a gas-filled float, wind and currents, and long stinging tentacles to capture prey.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

Collective rolesDriftTeam structureSpecializationStrange strength

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