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All jellyfish, as far as I know, have nematocysts (stinging cells) on their tendrils. These release neurotoxins into the victim as they wrap the tendrils around it. These neurotoxins can cause intense pain and spinal/neural (brain/nerves) damage.

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What is the niche of the box jellyfish?

The box jellyfish occupies the niche of a predator in marine ecosystems. It is known for its potent venom and feeding on small fish and crustaceans. Additionally, the box jellyfish plays a role in controlling the populations of its prey species.


What is the most poisonous jellyfish?

The most poisonous species of jellyfish are said to be Chironex fleckeri and Carukia barnesi, both Cubozoa.Carukia barnesi is the IrukandjiThe most poisonous type of jellyfish is the ''box jellyfish''. Getting stung from this type of jellyfish will usually cause death in around 180 seconds.Some species of box jellyfish produce extremely potent venom: Chironex fleckeri, Carukia barnesi and Malo kingi are among the most venomous creatures in the world. Stings from these and a few other species in the class are extremely painful and can be fatal to humans.There are hundreds of species of poisonous jellyfish in the world. One of these very famous poisonous jellyfish is the box jellyfish.


What is the most poisonous invertebrate on planet earth?

The most poisonous invertebrate known on planet earth is the box jellyfish, or sea wasp.


What are the abiotic factors for a box jellyfish?

Abiotic factors for box jellyfish include water temperature, salinity, pH levels, and availability of food sources in their habitat. These factors can impact the survival, growth, and reproductive success of box jellyfish.


What type of jellyfish live near ft lauderdale fl?

Florida's water is home to many species of jellyfish. Examples include by-the-wind sailor jellyfish, mushroom cap jellyfish, box jellyfish and sea nettle. The Portuguese man-of-war also live near Fort Lauderdale, but is not actually a jellyfish.

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What is the difference between the box jellyfish and the man-o war?

First of all, the man-of-war is not a true jellyfish. Its body is filled with air. To be a jellyfish the "bag" of their body has to be filled with water. Also a box jellyfish is more dangerous. The box jellyfish is the most dangerous jellyfish in the world.


How is a box jellyfish dangerous?

The box jellyfish is lethally dangerous if you have been stung over more than a few square centimeters of skin.


What qualities make the box jellyfish so dangerous?

it has poison in its stingers that might kill you.


Is the box jellyfish a true jellyfish?

Yes, the box jellyfish IS a true jellyfish.


What is the most dangerous jelleyfish?

The blue-bottle jellyfish and the box jelly-fish. keep your distance.


What are the top 10 most dangerous jellyfish?

IDK.Box jellyfish, Portuguese Man o war, Sea nettle, Earacounge (Ear-a-con-g). IDK the rest


Is the king cobra the most dangerous animal in the kingdom?

no they are not even the venomous snake in the world and the dangerous animal in the animal kingdom is the box jellyfish.


Are there box jellyfish or other dangerous jellyfish in the sea around the Seychelles?

"Box jellyfish" or "sea wasp" is also a common name for the notoriously dangerous Chironex fleckeri. Box jellyfish are among the most venomous creatures in the world. Each tentacle has about 500,000 cnidocytes, harpoon-shaped needles that inject venom into the victim. Stings from these species are extremely painful and often fatal to humans and prey animals. Their venom can kill a human in a minute.


What is the phlyum of a box jellyfish?

The box jellyfish belongs to the phylum of Cnidaria. The class for the box jellyfish is Cubozoa and the order is carybdeida.


What is the hawaiian word for the box jellyfish?

box jellyfish = "Pololia" or "pa'imalau"


Why do box jellyfish move?

box jellyfish move so they can hunt


Kind of jellyfish in movie Seven Pounds?

Something that deadly had to be a box jellyfish in my opinion.