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Carukia barnesi "Irukandji" Jellyfish Preserved specimen. This jellyfish has a relatively mild initial sting, but extremely painful muscle cramps, along with shaking and high anxiety, can follow within an hour. Photo ID: rmi20071011_080 Digital photo © Rune Midtgaard 2007 Home