An ice-block is a cold, sweet treat on a stick. Made from a water base or an ice-cream base they are also known as popsicles in other parts of the world.
Ironbark is a type of gum tree (Eucalyptus species) and like all gums native to Australia. The ironbark is different to a lot of gums in that it doesn't shed its bark annually. Instead the bark accumulates and provides protection for the tree from fire.
The irukandji is a tiny jellyfish (2.5cm/1" diameter) found in northern Australian waters. Although tiny it can cause the death of a person in a matter of days (the first recorded death was in 2002). The irukandji is related to another deadly Australian jellyfish, the box jellyfish.
4 comments:
Jelly fish always make me think of that movie seven pounds. Good post.
Interesting assortment of information. I'd left Australia before the tiny jellyfish killed someone--escaped with my life because I loved to swim. ;-)
Interesting post. Nice to find you through A-Z! :)
Roza, haven't heard of that movie - now I'll have to hunt it down. Thanks for sharing.
Tempting fate to swim in North Qld waters, Francene *wink*. Actually, my dh was stung by a box jellyfish many, many years ago. Luckily only a small amount of tentacle, but it knocked him unconscious.
Thanks for stopping by, FeFiFo. I'm learning heaps from A-Z. Just wish I had enough time to get to more blogs (although fab procrastination tool *wink*).
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