Box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their box-like (i.e., cube -shaped) body. [2] Some species of box jellyfish produce potent venom delivered by contact with their …

Oct 31, 2025 · Box jellyfish live in warm coastal marine waters around the world, and species with toxic venom are generally found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, between Thailand and the Philippines …

Apr 9, 2025 · Box jellyfish, belonging to the Cubozoa class, are the world's most venomous sea creatures with up to 15 tentacles containing 5,000 stinging cells that release a toxin causing rapid …

Box jellies, also called sea wasps and marine stingers, live primarily in coastal waters off Northern Australia and throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are pale blue and transparent in color and...

Meet the box jellyfish: the ocean’s most venomous creature. Learn about its deadly sting, and surprising speed in 20 fascinating facts.

Jun 16, 2024 · Of the 50 or so species of box jellyfish, also called sea wasps, only a few have venom that can be lethal to humans. While box jellyfish are found in warm coastal waters around the world, …

Box jellyfish inhabit the coastal waters of tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are most common in the Indo‑Pacific region, particularly around Australia and Southeast Asia. Several …