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State of the Reef Report 2004: Crown-of-thorns starfish [PDF]
, 2004 The crown-of-thorns starfish is one of only a few animals that feed on living coral tissue. The starfish is named for the dense covering of long, sharp spines on its upper surface. At low densities the crown-of-thorns starfish is a ‘normal’ part of the
Hoey, J., Chin, A.
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Redai dili, 2023 The global proliferation of natural predators, including Terpios hoshinota sponge and crown-of-thorns starfish, poses a significant threat to the ecological vitality of coral reefs.
Zheng Jinhui +6 more
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Controlling crown-of-thorns starfish [PDF]
, 1995 This document details the control of the corallivorous starfish crown-of-thorns during outbreaks on the ...
Lassig, B.R.
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Model to manage and reduce crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks [PDF]
Marine Ecology Progress Series, 2014 The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) Acanthaster planci is one of the largest causes of coral cover loss on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Numerous trophic-mediated and anthro- pogenic-related hypotheses, singly or in combination, have been proposed to explain COTS out- breaks, but the evidence remains inconclusive.
EB Morello +5 more
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Effects of elevated temperature on the performance and survival of pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) [PDF]
, 2022 Population irruptions of Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) have caused substantial damage to coral reefs, but it is largely unknown how this asteroid will fare in a warmer ocean.
Lang, Bethan J. +5 more
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Diversity, 2017 For broadcast spawning invertebrates such as the crown-of-thorns starfish, early life history stages (from spawning to settlement) may be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions, and could have a major bearing on reproductive success and ...
Ciemon Frank Caballes +3 more
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Embryonic development of the Mediterranean starfish Hacelia attenuata
Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Starfish play essential ecological roles as predators and ecosystem regulators; however, detailed developmental descriptions exist for only a handful of species, none of which are from the Mediterranean Sea. Results In this study, we provide the first full account of the development of the Mediterranean starfish Hacelia attenuata ...
Silvia Caballero‐Mancebo +3 more
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Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2026.This work introduces a starfish‐inspired magnetic soft robot for localized, long‐term inflammatory bowel disease therapy. Featuring biomimetic multi‐arm microspines and magnetic actuation, it navigates the gastrointestinal tract, adheres firmly, and releases drugs on demand, monitored by ultrasound, with validated biosafety and ex vivo therapeutic ...
Ziheng Xu +4 more
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Crown-of-thorns starfish larvae are vulnerable to predation even in the presence of alternative prey
, 2020 Many predators reported to feed on crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS, Acanthaster spp.) are generalist and opportunistic feeders. However, research into predation on CoTS tends to examine these predator–prey interactions in isolation, and it remains unknown
Scott Ling (14742514) +4 more
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Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 4, August 2026.Abstract Bioinvasions are considered mostly as a biodiversity and conservation hazard, but in specific situations, introduced species can bring ecological or socioeconomic benefits. We assessed the social–ecological role of marine introduced species in the eastern Mediterranean Sea—a global hotspot of bioinvasions and extirpations—and their potential ...
Stelios Katsanevakis +7 more
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