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Crown-of-Thorns (Acanthaster planci)
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Acanthaster planci

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Crown-of-Thorns

Also known as: Crown of Thorns Starfish, Indian Crown-of-Thorns, Long-Spined Crown-of-Thorns, Long-Spined Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star, Purple Crown-of-Thorns

Verified againstWoRMS

Taxonomy

Class

Asteroidea

Order

Valvatida

Family

Acanthasteridae

Where to find it

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