cubomedusae

/kyuːbəˈmɛdjuːzeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of box jellyfish, characterized by a cube-shaped bell and long, thread-like tentacles.

“The cubomedusae are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.”

2. plural noun

A group of box jellyfish belonging to the suborder cubomedusae.

“The cubomedusae in the aquarium were a popular attraction.”

Synonyms

  • box jellyfish
  • sea wasp