Although jellyfish may seem to you calm and harmless, an encounter with some species may leave you in excruciating pain and even kill you in minutes. Which of the following species of jellyfish is venomous enough to kill a man?
- Sea nettle
- Mastigias
- Box jellyfish
- Medusa Jellyfish
Answer
The correct answer is C) Box jellyfish.
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