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Description
A small acanthaster - this type of starfish eats coral polyps.This starfish is known as the Crown of Thorns Starfish for its long spinesReportedly toxic if stepped on. (Image credit: Dr. James P. McVey)
Photographer
Dr. James P. McVey
Location
Pokai Bay, Oahu
Collection
Coral Kingdom
Pacific Reefs
An Artificial Reef
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA Sea Grant Program
Keywords
Coral Reefs
Artificial Reef
Invertebrates
Starfish