Malo kingi

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Malo kingi, 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. It has one of the world's most potent venoms, even though it is no bigger than a human thumbnail. 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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