survival articles
What is the shortest documented time to collapse and death following a severe sting by Chironex fleckeri in Australia?
How many eyes are clustered in the complex visual systems possessed by box jellyfish?
How quickly can nematocysts fire microscopic, barbed harpoons into the skin upon contact?
What delayed syndrome is associated with smaller box jellyfish species such as Carukia barnesi?
What characteristic pattern do highly localized sting marks often present immediately after contact with box jellyfish tentacles?
What specific biochemical effect do the pore-forming toxins in Chironex fleckeri venom have that leads directly to heart failure?
What substance is required in liberal application for a minimum of 30 seconds to deactivate undischarged nematocysts?
Which action is strongly discouraged because it can potentially worsen the pain of a box jellyfish sting?
Why is the application of heat (hot water immersion) specifically noted as not recommended for Chironex fleckeri envenomation in high-risk areas?
What is the primary intervention administered by medical teams upon hospital arrival for patients with severe toxicity from box jellyfish stings?
How long can tentacles washed ashore still potentially discharge venom after the jellyfish has died?
What specialized structure does the cone snail use to inject venom?
What are the toxic peptides that make up cone snail venom called?
Which species is grimly referred to as the "cigarette snail" due to its fast-acting venom?
What is the required decontamination step immediately following a cone snail envenomation?
Why is heat therapy suggested for treating cone snail envenomation?
For how long is sustained heat application (hot compress) ideally suggested for a cone snail sting?
What system do conotoxins primarily target in the victim's body?
What combination of factors heavily determines the survival outcome following a cone snail sting?
What is a potential result of a sting from a less potent cone snail species?
What difficulty often arises immediately after a cone snail injury affecting prognosis?
What constitutes the bulk of household dust generated internally?
What specific component of dust mites triggers asthma symptoms?
Is achieving a completely dust-free environment feasible on Earth?
What MERV rating range balances filtration capability for most residential HVAC systems?
Why is dry dusting counterproductive compared to damp cleaning surfaces?
How are chemical contaminants like heavy metals transferred from dust?
Where do dust mites primarily thrive indoors, causing allergic reactions?
What passive dust control strategy significantly reduces dust load disturbance in a room?
Since total dust elimination is impossible, what should the practical goal become?