box jellyfish

noun

1. any of various highly venomous jellyfishes of the order Cubomedusae , esp Chironex fleckeri , of Australian tropical waters, having a cuboidal body with tentacles hanging from each of the lower corners Also called (Austral)sea wasp

Example Sentences

Nyad was, however, stung by a box jellyfish on her forearm and neck, causing severe respiratory distress and putting paid to her third attempt.

From BBC

In the dappled sunlit waters of Caribbean mangrove forests, tiny box jellyfish bob in and out of the shade.

From New York Times

On Friday, researchers published a report in the journal Current Biology indicating that the box jellyfish species Tripedalia cystophora have the ability to learn.

From New York Times

Because box jellyfish diverged from our part of the animal kingdom long ago, understanding their cognitive abilities could help scientists trace the evolution of learning.

From New York Times

According to Dr. Gold, Burgessomedusa’s bell-like shape is reminiscent of modern box jellyfish, which are potent predators that pack a deadly sting.

From New York Times