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The crown-of-thorns starfish (frequently abbreviated to COTS), [ 1 ]Acanthaster planci, is a large starfish that preys upon hard, or stony, coral polyps (Scleractinia). The crown-of-thorns starfish receives its name from venomous thorn-like spines that cover its upper surface, resembling the biblical crown of thorns.
21 Νοε 2023 · Crown-of-thorns sea stars walk along reefs in the Maldives. The sea creatures are native to waters throughout the Indo-Pacific, but their growing populations threaten sensitive coral reef...
These underwater ecosystems support thousands of species, including various plants, which play vital roles in maintaining reef health. This article will introduce 17 plants found in coral reefs and discuss their significant contributions to these complex habitats.
A well-known example of the group is the crown of thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), which appears in great numbers and can decimate corals across whole swathes of reef. This fascinating and attractive species seems to prosper when one of its only predators, the triton trumpet snail (Charonia tritonis) is fished out—mainly for the curio trade.
9 Σεπ 2024 · Research into one of the most persistent coral predators on the Great Barrier Reef has revealed a troubling paradox in reef ecosystems: the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) appears to thrive...
Learn about sea stars, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.
9 Ιαν 2007 · In areas of strong wave action, sand can provide a barrier to movement of the starfish between reef patches (Chesher, 1969). The starfish prefers to live in more sheltered areas, such as lagoons, and in deeper water along reef fronts (Moran, 1997).
