By Marissa Roeske Box Jellyfish l l l

By Marissa Roeske

Box Jellyfish l l l Scientific Name – Chironex fleckeri Venom – Potent; 1 ounce can kill up to 60 adults Sting Effects – Can kill in less than 3 min. Habitat – Australia, warm, shallow water Description – Cube shape, up to 10 ft. long, & 10 in. across

White-Spotted Jellyfish l l l Scientific Name – Phyllorhiza punctata Venom – Mild Sting Effects – Slight burning Habitat – Australia Description – White spots, frilly tentacles

Blue Blubber Jellyfish l l l Scientific Name – Catostylus mosaicus Venom – Not very potent Sting Effects – Some may experience rashes, pain, or allergic reactions Habitat – Australia’s coasts Description – 8 arms, translucent

Immortal Jellyfish l l Scientific Name – Turritopsis nutricula Interesting Fact – Can return to the polyp state as an adult and grow up again Habitat – Warm, tropical waters Description – Bright red stomach, many tentacles

Jellyfish Swimming

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