Crown of Thorns Seastar (COTS)
A coral-eating starfish called the "crown of thorns seastar" envelops a soft coral as it travels across the reef.
Asia/Pacific | Dan Norton
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June 4, 2011
Description:
Starfish (Crown of Thorns) - Acanthaster planci, taken at Mwahnd Pass, Manta Road, Pohnpei, MIcronesia
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