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A small acanthaster - this type of starfish eats coral polyps

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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.

Photographer

Dr. James P. McVey

Display Date

Oct-69

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