Some time ago a strange creature emerged from a pond in Hong Kong. This creature had 24 eyes. Scientists say that this creature is actually a member of a new species of extremely poisonous jellyfish.
This creature with less than an inch long and transparent body was found in a small pond of Mai Po Reserve in Hong Kong. It has three long legs, which can grow up to 10 centimeters when spread.
This is a new species of box jellyfish. This creature has 24 eyes, which are divided into six groups of four each. Its eyes are hidden in sensory organs called ropellium. Box jellyfish are named after the base of their bodies. It has long and thin legs, due to which it releases poison.
Its venom can cause paralysis, cardiac arrest, and even death within minutes. A close species of this jellyfish is the Australian box jellyfish, one of the most venomous marine animals in the world.
what was the name given to the jellyfish
This species of jellyfish is the only one of its kind in the region. Scientists have named it Tripedelia maipoensis in honor of the reserve. Lead researcher Professor Qiu Jianwen said, ‘This species is currently found only in Mai Po.’
However, they also believe that this species of jellyfish can be found far and wide. This discovery is very important, because this jellyfish has been seen for the first time in the waters of China.