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Biogeographical variation in diurnal behaviour of Acanthaster planci versus Acanthaster cf. solaris. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2020
Crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.) are among the most extensively studied coral reef taxa, largely owing to their devastating impacts on live coral cover during population outbreaks. Much of this research has however, been conducted in the
Deborah Burn, Samuel Matthews, Ciemon F Caballes, Josie F Chandler, Morgan S Pratchett   +4 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Complete mitochondrial genome sequences for Crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci and Acanthaster brevispinus [PDF]

BMC Genomics, 2006
Background The crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci (L.), has been blamed for coral mortality in a large number of coral reef systems situated in the Indo-Pacific region.
Saba Masaki, Nagai Satoshi, Sasaki Miho, Hamaguchi Masami, Yasuda Nina, Nadaoka Kazuo   +5 more
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Using Long-Term Removal Data to Manage a Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Population

Diversity, 2016
Background: Removal programs are effective strategies for short-term management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster spp.) populations, especially on a small scale.
Masako Nakamura, Yoshimi Higa, Naoki H. Kumagai, Ken Okaji   +3 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Acanthaster planci Inhibits PCSK9 and Lowers Cholesterol Levels in Rats [PDF]

Molecules, 2021
Atherosclerosis is the main cause of cardiovascular diseases which in turn, lead to the highest number of mortalities globally. This pathophysiological condition is developed due to a constant elevated level of plasma cholesterols.
Nurjannatul Naim Kamaruddin, Nor Azwin Hajri, Yosie Andriani, Aina Farahiyah Abdul Manan, Tengku Sifzizul Tengku Muhammad, Habsah Mohamad   +5 more
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A Biomimetic Starfish‐Inspired Magnetic Soft Robot with Ultrasound Monitoring for Targeted Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy

Advanced Sensor Research
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management requires long‐term, localized drug delivery to mitigate the severe side effects of systemic treatments. Bridging this gap, we present a biomimetic, starfish‐inspired magnetic soft robot for precise navigation ...
Ziheng Xu, Ruomeng Xu, Ieng Ieng Leong, Zehao Wu, Qingsong Xu   +4 more
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Acanthaster planci preying on soft corals in southern Japan

Galaxea, 2012
The crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci is well known as a destructive predator on shallow water Scleractinia, and in particular Acropora spp. (Pratchett 2007). Outbreaks of Acanthaster planci have caused serious damage to coral reefs. However, it is less well-known that the crown-of-thorns does occasionally prey upon other benthic cnidarians ...
James Reimer, Masami Obuchi
exaly   +3 more sources

Conditions of Megabenthos on Coral Reef Ecosystem in Seribu Islands National Park, Jakarta, Indonesia [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences, 2023
Seribu Islands National Park is located off the north coast of Jakarta and consists of 110 islands. This study aims to determine the distribution and density of megabenthos in coral reef ecosystems in the Seribu Islands National Park.
Kurniawan Dedy, Putra Risandi Dwirama, Siringoringo Rikoh Manogar, Sari Ni Wayan Purnama, Abrar Muhammad, Jumsurizal Jumsurizal, Febrianto Try, Hasnarika Hasnarika   +7 more
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Marine Biodiversity of Coral Reef Fishes in Pieh Marine Recreational Park After Bleaching and Acanthaster Outbreaks

Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan, 2022
Highlight Research • After bleaching disturbance and Acanthaster planci outbreaks, herbivore fishes species were dominated in MRP Pieh • This explains the marine recreational activities in utilization zone MRP Pieh have no impact on reducing fish ...
Risandi Dwirama Putra, Muhammad Abrar, Rikoh Manogar Siringoringo, Ni Wayan Purnamsari, Pradipta Agustina, MD Jayedul Islam   +5 more
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Chloroform Fraction from Methanol Extract of Starfish Acanthaster planci Stimulates Catfish (Clarias sp.) Macrophage Immunomodulatory Activity

Jurnal Kelautan Tropis, 2023
Catfish (Clarias sp.) is Indonesia's most important and popular freshwater commodity, widely cultured and intensively grown. This study is aimed to find out the effects of the chloroform fraction from a methanol extract of Acanthaster planci on non ...
Janib Achmad, Ervia Yudiati, Nuril Azhar, Rabia Alghazeer   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Growth and Survival Rate of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Given Acanthaster planci Based Feed

Omni-Akuatika, 2022
Crown of thorns star (Acanthaster planci) is one of the aquatic organisms that contains protein and amino acids similar to fish meal, and has not been used properly for feed ingredients.
muhammad safir, Kasim Mansyur, Novalina Serdiati, Septina F Mangitung, Fachri Ramadhan Tamrin   +4 more
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