Box Jellyfish - All About Me (MM21316)

Barcode: 9786294821316
Size: 175x200mm / Extent: 16 Pages

Box jellyfish are fascinating yet dangerous creatures! They belong to the class Cubozoa, named for their cube-shaped bell. Unlike most jellyfish, they are strong swimmers and can move up to 1.5 meters per second. Some species, like the Australian box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri), are among the most venomous marine animals. Their tentacles contain potent venom that can cause severe pain, cardiac arrest, and even death in extreme cases2.

They also have 24 eyes, some of which function like true eyes with retinas, corneas, and lenses, allowing them to see and navigate rather than just drift with ocean currents.