Blue Box Jellyfish [Chiropsoides quadrigatus]
Description
The Chiropsoides quadrigatus, or the Blue Box Jellyfish, is another species of box jellyfish. Unlike the Chiropsoides buitendijki, this species has a more vivid blue color. It is also found in the Indo-Pacific waters. It has a similar cuboid shape and has long, slender tentacles. Its sting is highly venomous and can be fatal 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 |
Chiropsoides
Chiropsoides
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