Can Portuguese man of war sting through wetsuit?

Some people believe that jellyfish can sting through a wetsuit. However, this is not true. Jellyfish have to touch the skin to sting someone. And wetsuits are made of a material that is thicker than the skin, so it cannot be penetrated by the jellyfish's tentacles.



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