Malo kingi

Malo kingi or the common kingslayer is a species of Irukandji jellyfish. It was first described to science in 2007, and is one of four species in the genus Malo.Gershwin, L. (2007). Malo kingi: A new species of Irukandji jellyfish (Cnidaria: Cubozoa: Carybdeida), possibly lethal to humans, from Queensland, Australia. Zootaxa 1659 55-68. It has some of the world's most potent venom, even though it is no bigger than a human thumbnail.Malo kingi. Science Channel. As an Irukandji, it can cause Irukandji syndrome, characterized by severe pain, vomiting, and rapid rise in blood pressure. It is named after victim Robert King, a tourist from the United States swimming off Port Douglas, Queensland, who died from its sting.

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