Alatina moseri

Alatina moseri is a species of tropical box jellyfish in the class Cubozoa, known for its complex life cycle and advanced sensory structures and behaviors. Initially described as Carybdea moseri in 1830, the species was reclassified under the genus Alatina in 2005 following taxonomic revisions. It inhabits tropical Pacific waters, particularly near Hawaii and northern Australia, and is most abundant near shorelines during specific lunar phases. Research on this species remains limited due to challenges in filed sampling, laboratory cultivation, and broader gaps in understanding of Cubozoan biology.