Four-handed Box Jellyfish [Chiropsella bart]
Description
The Four-handed Box Jellyfish is another species of box jellyfish. Its common name is derived from its four clusters of tentacles, with each cluster looking a bit like a 'hand'. It is usually found in the warm waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, especially around Australia and Indonesia. Despite its smaller size compared to other species, it is still a dangerous species with venom potent enough to harm humans. It is known for its unique feeding behavior, where it uses its tentacles to capture small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Chiropsella
Chiropsella
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