description Chiropsella bronzie Overview
Chiropsella bronzie is a species of box jellyfish in the cubozoan order Chirodropida. It was formally described in 2006 from Queensland waters, where it inhabits shallow coastal habitats. The species has four bell corners, the muscular corner structures characteristic of chirodropids, and multiple tentacles; early records had misidentified it as Chiropsalmus quadrigatus.
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What is Chiropsella bronzie?
Chiropsella bronzie is a box jellyfish in the cubozoan order Chirodropida. It was formally described from Queensland waters in 2006.
Where does Chiropsella bronzie live?
The species inhabits shallow coastal waters around Queensland. Its habitat places it among nearshore box jellyfish rather than deep-ocean medusae.
How is Chiropsella bronzie shaped?
It has four bell corners, a characteristic feature of chirodropid box jellyfish. Those muscular corner structures help distinguish its body plan from many other jellyfish.
Is Chiropsella bronzie a box jellyfish?
Yes, it belongs to the cubozoan group commonly called box jellyfish. Its formal description in 2006 was based on material from Queensland waters.
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