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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Carybdeidae — the Irukandji jellyfish.
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Examples
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Discovery Channel documentary Killer Jellyfish [19] about Carukia barnesi, when two Australian researchers (Jamie Seymour and Teresa Carrette) are stung.
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Along with Chironex fleckeri, Carukia barnesi and Malo kingi are among the most venomous creatures in the world.
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Along with Chironex fleckeri, Carukia barnesi and Malo kingi are among the most venomous creatures in the world.
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There are two known species, Carukia barnesi and the recently discovered Malo kingi.
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Carukia barnesi, is the first species known to cause Irukandji Syndrome.
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