The discovery of a new box jellyfish species in Singaporean waters is making headlines in Singapore!
A news article from the Singaporean news outlet The Independent Singapore, written by Jewel Stolarchuk, covers the fascinating history behind the finding of this new species. It details how a long-standing case of “mistaken identity” was finally resolved through DNA analysis and morphological distinction.
The new species initially closely resembled Chironex yamaguchii—a jellyfish Dr. Cheryl Ames had previously discovered in Okinawa during her master’s studies.
“But we realized they were completely distinct,” said Dr. Cheryl Ames.
Chek out the complete news article here
Read more about the scientific paper here