Cubomedusae

/ˌkjuːbəmɪˈduːsiː/ noun

Definition

A class of jellyfish known for their cube-shaped bell-shaped bodies, including the dangerous box jellyfish.

Etymology

From Latin 'cubus' (cube) combined with 'medusa' (jellyfish), named for the cubic or nearly cubic shape of their bodies.

Kelly Says

Box jellyfish in the Cubomedusae class are among the most venomous animals on Earth—their toxin can kill a human in minutes, yet these ancient creatures have existed for over 500 million years.

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