Box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their box-like (i.e., cube-shaped) body. [2] Some species of box jellyfish produce potent venom delivered by contact …

Mar 22, 2025 · box jellyfish, (class Cubozoa), any cnidarian (or coelenterate) belonging to the class Cubozoa. The class is made up of approximately 50 species, which are known for their …

Sep 25, 2019 · Scientific Name: Cubozoa; Common Names: Box jellyfish, sea wasp, Irukandji jellyfish, common kingslayer; Basic Animal Group: Invertebrate; Size: Up to 1 foot diameter …

Nov 23, 2024 · Class Cubozoa. Class Cubozoa includes jellies that have a box-shaped medusa: a bell that is square in cross-section; hence, they are colloquially known as “box jellyfish.” These …

Box jellies, also called sea wasps and marine stingers, live primarily in coastal waters off Northern Australia and throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are pale blue and transparent in color and get...

Box jellyfish is the common name for any of the radially symmetrical, marine invertebrates comprising the Cnidarian class Cubozoa, characterized by generally well-developed eyes and …

Jun 18, 2023 · The box jellyfish, which is part of the class Cubozoa, may have a boring name, but it is one of the most feared creatures on the planet. With its box-shaped bell and pale blue …

Box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their box-like (i.e. cube-shaped) body. Some species of box jellyfish produce potent venom delivered by contact with …

Until now, class Cubozoa has included two orders having about 50 species described worldwide and grouped in seven families. Its members, the cubomedusans, are commonly called ‘box …

Jan 1, 2014 · Although cubozoan medusae vary greatly in size, they are all excellent swimmers and have strong orientation behaviour. This, combined with resting on the bottom for extended …