What are Cubozoa?
Q: What are Cubozoa?
A: Cubozoa are a class of Cnidarians, consisting of 19 species of box jellyfish, known for their powerful venom.
Q: How many legs do Cubozoa have and what are they used for?
A: Cubozoa have four legs or pedalia hanging from the corners, which are used to move through the water to actively hunt prey, and from which tentacles hang.
Q: How many eyes do Cubozoa have and what is their purpose?
A: Cubozoa have up to 26 eyes, with two main eyes on each of the four pedalia, each with a lens, retina, and cornea, allowing them a degree of sight to hunt prey.
Q: Where are box jellies found?
A: Box jellies are found in tropical oceanic waters around the world.
Q: How does the venom of box jellies affect humans?
A: Box jellies deliver venom through stinging nematocysts, which cluster on their tentacles, causing agonizing pain, and heart failure is a danger.
Q: How can an attack from a box jelly be treated?
A: An attack can be treated by first applying vinegar, then removing stingers, and finally applying anti-venom.
Q: What is the largest species of box jellyfish and why is it dangerous?
A: The largest species of box jellyfish is Chironex fleckeri, which has caused many human deaths due to its powerful venom.
