Published in: Raffles Bulletin of Zoology (May 15, 2026)
Collaborative Research: Tohoku University & National University of Singapore
For decades, the multi-tentacled box jellyfishes—colloquially known as “sea-wasps”—found lurking in Southeast Asian waters were a mystery. Often misidentified or overlooked due to subtle physical differences, these animals carry a sting that is excruciatingly painful and potentially fatal. Now, a major breakthrough co-authored by Cheryl Lewis Ames has formally rewritten the region’s marine biology records.
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