Chirodectes [Chirodectes]
Description
Chirodectes is a genus within the family Chirodropidae, known for its members' complex and potent venom. Unlike other box jellyfish, this genus is characterized by a unique arrangement of tentacles and nematocysts, specialized cells for delivering venom. They inhabit primarily the Indo-Pacific region. Their venom can cause severe pain to humans, but instances of envenomation are rare compared to other box jellyfish genera.
Species
Macaronesian Sharpnose Puffer [Chirodectes maculatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
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| Order |
Chirodropids
Chirodropida
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| Family |
Box Jellyfish
Chirodropidae
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Statistics
- Species 1