Australian Box Jellyfish [Chiropsalmus sp. 1]
Description
Chiropsalmus sp. 1, commonly referred to as the Australian Box Jellyfish, is a yet-to-be formally described species from the Chiropsalmus genus. It is a highly venomous species known to inhabit the waters around northern Australia. It has a cube-shaped bell and long tentacles, and its sting can cause severe harm to humans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
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| Order |
Box jellyfishes
Carybdeida
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| Family |
Chirodropidae
Chirodropidae
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| Genus |
Chiropsalmus
Chiropsalmus
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