box jellyfish

British

noun

Also called (Austral): sea wasp. any of various highly venomous jellyfishes of the order Cubomedusae , esp Chironex fleckeri , of Australian tropical waters, having a cuboidal body with tentacles hanging from each of the lower corners

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Nyad was, however, stung by a box jellyfish on her forearm and neck, causing severe respiratory distress and putting paid to her third attempt.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2023

According to Dr. Gold, Burgessomedusa’s bell-like shape is reminiscent of modern box jellyfish, which are potent predators that pack a deadly sting.

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2023

Aussie researchers have found that vinegar is not a good option for box jellyfish.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2022

Malpighian tubules are the opening of the digestive sac in box jellyfish.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

In another, you are staring through a tank at a box jellyfish.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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