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Chiropsalmus quadrumanus

the sea wasp, the most venomous jellyfish inhabiting the waters surrounding the U.S.
See also: jellyfish.
Synonym(s): box jelly, sea wasp
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sea wasp

n.
Any of several box jellyfish having potent toxins in their tentacles, especially Chironex fleckeri of Australia, which can deliver a fatal sting.
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Chi·rop·sal·mus quad·ru·ma·nus

(kī-rō-sal'mŭs kwahd-rū-mā'nŭs)
The sea wasp, the most venomous jellyfish inhabiting the waters surrounding the United States.
See also: jellyfish
Synonym(s): box jelly, sea wasp.
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