description Carybdea xaymacana Overview
Carybdea xaymacana is a venomous box jellyfish in the family Carybdeidae, within the class Cubozoa. Conant described the species in 1897, and it has been recorded in the Caribbean and western tropical Atlantic, including waters near Jamaica. Its transparent, cube-shaped bell has four lower corners, each bearing a single tentacle. The specific epithet refers to Xaymaca, a Taíno name associated with Jamaica.
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What is Carybdea xaymacana?
Carybdea xaymacana is a venomous box jellyfish in the family Carybdeidae. It belongs to the class Cubozoa, the group commonly called box jellyfish.
Where is Carybdea xaymacana found?
It has been recorded in the Caribbean and western tropical Atlantic, including waters near Jamaica. Its range is associated with warm tropical seas.
Who described Carybdea xaymacana?
Conant described the species in 1897. The scientific name is Carybdea xaymacana.
How can Carybdea xaymacana be recognized?
It has a transparent, cube-shaped bell typical of box jellyfish. Its venomous tentacles and cuboid bell distinguish it from many rounded true jellyfish.
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