Keesingia [Keesingia]

Description

Keesingia is a recently described genus of box jellyfish in the family Alatinidae. It has attracted attention for its unusual characteristics, including species reportedly lacking tentacles, which is atypical for box jellies. Despite this, Keesingia species are capable of delivering powerful stings, suggesting a unique mechanism of venom delivery. The discovery of Keesingia highlights the diversity and complexity within box jellyfish, as well as the potential for significant variations in morphology and behavior among closely related species.

Species

Giant Jellyfish [Keesingia gigas]

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Taxonomy