New species of venomous box jellyfish discovered in Singapore
Finding highly venomous box jellyfish that are almost invisible in water is not an easy task—but researching them is crucial so that we can learn how to safely avoid them. Stings from these "sea-wasps" are extremely painful and can be fatal. Knowing more about box jellyfish helps us know where to expect them, when to expect them, and how we can minimize the risk of encountering them while out for what should be a pleasant swim. Researchers at Tohoku University and the National University of Singapore discovered an entirely new species of box jellyfish: Chironex blakangmati. The findings are published in Raffles Bulletin of Zoology. At first glance, it looked similar to others in the Chironex genus, but a thorough genetic analysis confirmed that this is an entirely new species.
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