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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. Chironex fleckeri - Wikipedia

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    Chironex fleckeri, commonly known as the Australian box jelly, and nicknamed the sea wasp, is a species of extremely venomous box jellyfish found in coastal waters from northern Australia and New Guinea to Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam. [1]

  4. Cnidocyte - Wikipedia

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    The most deadly cnidocytes (to humans, at least) are found on the body of a box jellyfish. [18] [19] [20] One member of this family, the sea wasp, Chironex fleckeri, is "claimed to be the most venomous marine animal known," according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science. It can cause excruciating pain to humans, sometimes followed by ...

  5. Clear venomous creature — with 24 eyes — washes up ... - AOL

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    They’re especially dangerous to children, conservationists say.

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

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    With the exception of the box jellyfish, which is the deadliest creature in the ocean and most often found in the warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region and off the coast of northern ...

  7. Jellyfish stops a boy's heart for 2 minutes - AOL

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    Since June 31, 11 tourists have been stung by box jellyfish, according to FOX News.

  8. Irukandji syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Irukandji syndrome is a condition that results from envenomation by certain box jellyfish. [4] In rare instances the sting may result in cardiac arrest and death. [5] The most common jellyfish involved is the Carukia barnesi, a species of Irukandji jellyfish. [4] Those stung may experience severe or even excruciating pain.

  9. Jellyfish stings in Australia - Wikipedia

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    The Irukandji Jellyfish is tiny, but very venomous. A signpost warns swimmers of the presence of Chironex fleckeri (box jellyfish) Jellyfish stings in Australia can cause pain, paralysis and death for swimmers with exposed skin. Numerous venomous species of jellyfish occur in Australian waters, including the box jellyfish and Irukandji ...