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Crown of thorns sea star

Acanthaster plancii

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Field Notes

Description:

These sea stars are voracious coral eaters and one of the causes of coral reef destruction.

Habitat:

Marine coral reef

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Alexter Generale
And they are very dominant sea star species which poses a major threat to coral reefs.

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PublishedMay 28, 2011

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