The document provides information about the box jellyfish, a dangerous animal known for its size and venomous sting. It weighs 4.4 lbs and can reach lengths of up to 10 feet, with around 50 species documented. Notable characteristics include its box shape, long tentacles, and multiple eyes, with additional references and videos included.

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3. Name: Box Jellyfish / Box Jelly
DANGEROUSANIMAL
Weight: 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Height: 10 feet-long (3m)
Number of species: 50
Nickname: “Sea Wasp”;“Marine Stinger”
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Origin: Australia, Pacific Ocean
Distinctive signs:
❏ box-shaped
❏ about 15 tentacles
of about 10 feet-
long
❏ 24 eyes

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5. Video of process of stinging 5

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Source 1 Source 2

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9. Friends - Monica gets stung
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11. Video of fighting!
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12. ● Jamie Seymour, toxinologist
● Paradox of jellyfish
Some references
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● Nematocysts
● Pacific Cnidoria Research Lab
● Description of BJ

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