Hello Everyone,
The crown-of-thorns starfish is a large nocturnal sea star that preys upon coral polyps. It receives its name from venomous thornlike spines that cover its body.
The crown-of-thorns lives in tropical coral reefs in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. They feed alone and maintain constant distance between themselves and other members of their species.
The crown-of-thorns starfish is the second largest sea star in the world.
Sharp spines on the sides of the starfish’s limbs look like thorns and are in a crown-like shape, giving the star fish its name. The thorns are very sharp and are capable of piercing through standard wetsuits and other clothing. When they feed they release a chemical that is venomous.
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