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Coral Reef World

Crown-of-thorns starfish

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Distributed from central Honshu southwards. They are known to be the natural enemy of corals. Corals consumed by the crown-of-thorns starfish die leaving a white skeleton. Venomous spines as long as 2 to 3 cm are located on their upper side and if stung by them will cause swelling and severe pain. 

Scientific name Acanthaster planci
English name Crown-of-thorns starfish

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