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  • The irukandji is a scaled-down version of the box jellyfish.

    Surviving Australia Sorrel Wilby 2001

  • The irukandji is a scaled-down version of the box jellyfish.

    Surviving Australia Sorrel Wilby 2001

  • The irukandji is a scaled-down version of the box jellyfish.

    Surviving Australia Sorrel Wilby 2001

  • Im sure the jellyfish says "irukandji" like the killer jellyfish... man, i watch way too much discovery channel

    Tagruato Update - RRC Article Dennis 2007

  • Box jellyfish, irukandji jellyfish, blue-ringed octopi, scorpion and stone fish, Barrier Reef cone shells.

    Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

  • Box jellyfish, irukandji jellyfish, blue-ringed octopi, scorpion and stone fish, Barrier Reef cone shells.

    Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

  • Box jellyfish, irukandji jellyfish, blue-ringed octopi, scorpion and stone fish, Barrier Reef cone shells.

    Late, Late at Night Rick Springfield 2010

  • I'm guessing our monster has the face of an Ogrefish, the stinging tenticles of dumbo/irukandji and the shell/claws of a crab?

    Tagruato Update - RRC Article Dennis 2007

  • "He's also kind of the voice of the irukandji jellyfish," says Wilson, in a separate telephone interview.

    The Georgia Straight Alexander Varty 2010

  • Boy in hospital following irukandji sting A TEENAGE boy is in hospital after being stung by what's believed to be an irukandji jellyfish off the coast of north Queensland.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

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  • I hadn't heard of this little creature till I found a TV show on Discovery called "Killer Jellyfish." Seriously.

    March 9, 2010

  • And it's the size of a fingertip? *shudders*

    March 9, 2010