description Carybdea brevipedalia Overview
Carybdea brevipedalia is a species of box jellyfish in the class Cubozoa, recorded from coastal waters around Japan. The name refers to its relatively short pedalia, the structures extending from the lower corners of the box-shaped bell and bearing the tentacles. Like other cubozoans, it is a venomous marine predator, and Japanese records of stings have made the species relevant to research on local jellyfish identification and envenomation.
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What is Carybdea brevipedalia?
Carybdea brevipedalia is a box jellyfish in the class Cubozoa. It is recorded from coastal waters around Japan and is known in Japan as andon-kurage.
Why is Carybdea brevipedalia called brevipedalia?
The species name refers to its relatively short pedalia. Pedalia are the structures at the lower bell corners that bear the tentacles in box jellyfish.
Where does Carybdea brevipedalia live?
It has been recorded around the Japanese islands, including Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Research has also reported it from Korean coastal waters.
Does Carybdea brevipedalia sting?
Yes, it has venomous stinging cells used to capture prey and defend itself. A 2018 study examined its life cycle because toxic box jellyfish can be a public-health concern.
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