Starvation Influences the Microbiota in the Stomach of the Corallivorous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish [PDF]
BiologyThe crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS, Acanthaster spp.), is responsible for a considerable amount of coral loss in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. After decimating coral populations through predation, it is expected that CoTS will face food scarcity ...
Ying Zhang +9 more
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Genomic analyses support locally derived crown-of-thorns seastar outbreaks in the Pacific [PDF]
BMC BiologyBackground Crown-of-thorns seastars (COTS, Acanthaster spp.) are the most notorious coral predators, whose devastating outbreaks cause recurrent and extensive coral depletion across Indo-Pacific reefs.
Carlos Leiva +2 more
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Laboratory study on the relative predation rates of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) larvae by five fish species [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCrown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) pose a significant threat to coral reefs due to their predatory habits and high reproductive capacity, often resulting in population surges and outbreaks.
Litong Yang +6 more
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Detectability of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish and Consequences for Culling or Removal [PDF]
BiologyPopulation irruptions of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.) represent a perennial threat to Indo-Pacific coral reefs, often causing extensive coral loss and contributing to reef degradation.
Morgan S. Pratchett, Ciemon F. Caballes
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Rates of Spawning and Mortality Using Contrasting Methods for Culling Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster cf. solaris [PDF]
BiologyTimely, concerted, and persistent culling (or manual removal) is required to effectively manage population irruptions of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.).
Morgan S. Pratchett +6 more
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Genomic Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers and mitochondrial haplotypes illuminate the origins of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster solaris) outbreaks in the South China Sea [PDF]
BMC GenomicsBackground Outbreaks of the coral predator Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS) pose a severe threat to coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. In 2018, the South China Sea (SCS) experienced significant CoTS outbreaks, leading to extensive coral mortality ...
Peng Tian +9 more
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Analysis of Power System for Flight Computer of a CubeSat Nano Satellite [PDF]
Científica, 2023 CubeSats devices were conceived with the goal of providing students with experiences in small-scale aerospace design, construction, and testing. Because of this, CubeSats have competitive advantages compared to other satellites; emphasizing the cost ...
Jhonatan Fernando Eulopa-Hernandez +2 more
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Bias associated with the detectability of the coral-eating pest crown-of-thorns seastar and implications for reef management [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2017 Outbreaks of the predator crown-of-thorns seastar (COTS) Acanthaster planci cause widespread coral mortality across the Indo-Pacific. Like many marine invertebrates, COTS is a nocturnal species whose cryptic behaviour during the day can affect its ...
Mohsen Kayal +2 more
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Joint estimation of crown of thorns (Acanthaster planci) densities on the Great Barrier Reef [PDF]
PeerJ, 2016 Crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.) are an outbreaking pest among many Indo-Pacific coral reefs that cause substantial ecological and economic damage.
M. Aaron MacNeil +11 more
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Two Hidden mtDNA-Clades of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish in the Pacific Ocean
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 Recurring outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) severely damage healthy corals, especially in the Western Pacific Ocean. To obtain a better understanding of population genetics of COTS and historical colonization across the Pacific Ocean, complete
Nina Yasuda +15 more
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