Chiropsellidae is a family of
venom
Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a sti ...
ous
box jellyfish
Box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their box-like (i.e., cube-shaped) body. Some species of box jellyfish produce potent venom delivered by contact with their tentacles. Stings from some species, including ' ...
within the class
Cubozoa
Box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their box-like (i.e., cube-shaped) body. Some species of box jellyfish produce potent venom (poison), venom delivered by contact with their tentacles. Stings from some spec ...
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Genera
* ''
Chiropsella''
Gershwin, 2006
:* ''
Chiropsella bart''
Gershwin & Alderslade, 2007
:* ''
Chiropsella bronzie''
Gershwin, 2006
:* ''
Chiropsella rudloei''
Bentlage, 2013
:* ''
Chiropsella saxoni
''Chiropsella'' is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Chiropsellidae.
The species of this genus are found in Australia.
Species:
*''Chiropsella bart''
*''Chiropsella bronzie''
*''Chiropsella rudloei''
*''Chiropsella saxoni''
Re ...
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Gershwin & Ekins, 2015
* ''
Meteorona''
Toshino, Miyake & Shibata, 2015
:* ''
Meteorona kishinouyei''
Toshino, Miyake & Shibata, 2015
References
Chirodropida
Cnidarian families
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