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  2. Box jellyfish - Wikipedia

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    When the venom of the box jellyfish was sequenced, it was found that more than 170 toxin proteins were identified. [38] The high quantity of toxin proteins that the box jellyfish possess is the reason they are known to be so dangerous. Stings from the box jellyfish can lead to skin irritation, cardiotoxicity, and can even be fatal. [38]

  3. Jellyfish - Wikipedia

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    Jellyfish have a complex life cycle, and the medusa is normally the sexual phase, which produces planula larvae. These then disperse widely and enter a sedentary polyp phase which may include asexual budding before reaching sexual maturity. Jellyfish are found all over the world, from surface waters to the deep sea.

  4. Lion's mane jellyfish - Wikipedia

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    Lion's mane jellyfish swimming, side view. Human encounters with the jellyfish can cause temporary pain and localized redness. [18] In normal circumstances, however, and in healthy individuals, the stings of the jellyfish are not known to be fatal; vinegar can be used to deactivate the nematocysts. If there is contact with a large number of ...

  5. 50 Of The Most Fascinating, Stunning And Dangerous Natural ...

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    Jellyfish Lake in Palau is home to millions of jellyfish that migrate across the lake twice a day for feeding. Unlike many other jellyfish species, the ones in this lake are not dangerous to humans.

  6. What to do if you're stung by jellyfish, stingrays or other ...

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    Worried about getting stung by a jellyfish at the beach? Here's how to navigate the worst-case scenario. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home ...

  7. Irukandji jellyfish - Wikipedia

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    A scale illustration of an Irukandji jellyfish and its tentacles.Below the jelly's medusa bell are two polyp forms of the species.. Irukandji jellyfish are very small, with a bell about 5 millimetres (0.20 in) to 25 millimetres (0.98 in) wide and four long tentacles, which range in length from just a few centimetres up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length.

  8. Chiropsalmus quadrumanus - Wikipedia

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    Chiropsalmus quadrumanus, commonly known as the four-handed box jellyfish, is a species of box jellyfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. The sting is venomous and dangerous to humans, especially children.

  9. More jellyfish are appearing on Hilton Head beaches. Here’s ...

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    The venomous Portuguese Man-Of-War is also known as a “bluebottle” jellyfish and can deliver an “excruciatingly painful” sting to humans even weeks after it’s dead.