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CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH - ©Jon hanson The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a large nocturnal sea star that preys upon coral polyps. The crown-of-thorns receives its name from venomous thorn-like spines that cover its body. It is endemic to tropical coral reefs in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. As solitary animals, they feed alone and maintain constant distance between themselves and other members of their species. —- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown-of-thorns_starfish The crown-of-thorns is the second largest sea star in the world. Only the sunflower starfish is larger.

CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH - ©Jon hanson

The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a large nocturnal sea star that preys upon coral polyps. The crown-of-thorns receives its name from venomous thorn-like spines that cover its body. It is endemic to tropical coral reefs in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. As solitary animals, they feed alone and maintain constant distance between themselves and other members of their species.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown-of-thorns_starfish

The crown-of-thorns is the second largest sea star in the world. Only the sunflower starfish is larger.

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