Phylogeography of the crown-of-thorns starfish in the Indian Ocean. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Understanding the limits and population dynamics of closely related sibling species in the marine realm is particularly relevant in organisms that require management. The crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci, recently shown to be a species complex
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Structure and proteomic analysis of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster sp.) radial nerve cord [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The nervous system of the Asteroidea (starfish or seastar) consists of radial nerve cords (RNCs) that interconnect with a ring nerve. Despite its relative simplicity, it facilitates the movement of multiple arms and numerous tube feet, as well as ...
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Predator removals, trophic cascades and outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on coral reefs [PDF]
Communications BiologyThe removal of mesopredatory fishes by fishing may be a key factor driving outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on coral reefs. Evidence for this idea has been derived from correlations between starfish densities and fishing pressure.
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Daily Variation in the Feeding Activity of Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) [PDF]
BiologyThe ecological impact of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.) on coral reefs is intrinsically linked to their feeding behaviour. Management thresholds designed to mitigate coral loss driven by elevated densities of crown-of-thorns starfish ...
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Comparative genomic analysis reveals spine formation and coral prostaglandin tolerance in crown-of-thorns starfish [PDF]
Fundamental ResearchRecurring outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are one of the greatest threats to corals and have caused catastrophic damage to coral reef ecosystems in recent decades.
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Identification of Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and attention model. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 Coral reefs play important roles in the marine ecosystem, from providing shelter to aquatic lives to being a source of income to others. However, they are in danger from outbreaks of species like the Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) and the widespread ...
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Benthic Predators Influence Microhabitat Preferences and Settlement Success of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) [PDF]
Diversity, 2016 Like most coral reef organisms, crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster spp.) are expected to be highly vulnerable to predation as they transition from a planktonic larval phase to settling among reef habitats.
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Thirty Years of Research on Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (1986–2016): Scientific Advances and Emerging Opportunities [PDF]
Diversity, 2017 Research on the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) has waxed and waned over the last few decades, mostly in response to population outbreaks at specific locations.
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Body size and substrate type modulate movement by the western Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster solaris. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 The movement capacity of the crown-of-thorns starfishes (Acanthaster spp.) is a primary determinant of both their distribution and impact on coral assemblages.
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Eyes and negative phototaxis in juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster species complex [PDF]
Biology Open, 2019 As a corallivore, the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS; Acanthaster species complex), has significant impacts on coral mortality and community structure on tropical reefs throughout its Indo-Pacific range.
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