Crown-of-thorns Starfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal feeding
gptkbp:body_shape Central disc with arms
gptkbp:climate_impact Coral bleaching
Increased population outbreaks
gptkbp:color Varies from brown to green to purple
gptkbp:color_variation Different species of coral
gptkbp:coloration Camouflage with coral
gptkbp:conservation Important for reef health studies
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Awareness campaigns
Management of outbreaks
gptkbp:conservation_status Not endangered
gptkbp:control_system Manual removal
gptkbp:controls Potential for natural control methods
gptkbp:cultural_significance None known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Venomous spines
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Great_Barrier_Reef
gptkbp:distribution Widespread in tropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_balance Maintains coral diversity
gptkbp:ecological_role gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:economic_impact Tourism affected by coral health
gptkbp:fishing_impact Bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Everts stomach
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient echinoderms
gptkbp:genetic_studies Population genetics research
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
gptkbp:has_population Natural predators
Regular assessments required
gptkbp:head Sharp and venomous
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crown-of-thorns Starfish
gptkbp:impact Coral reef degradation
gptkbp:larval_stage Ocean currents
2-3 weeks
Open ocean
Depends on environmental conditions
Planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5-10 years
gptkbp:management Monitoring and control
gptkbp:movement Tube feet
gptkbp:native_range Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Giant_triton
gptkbp:public_perception Often viewed negatively
gptkbp:reproduction Sexual reproduction
gptkbp:research Field studies
Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_focus Population dynamics
gptkbp:research_importance Ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Acanthaster_planci
gptkbp:size Up to 1 meter in diameter
gptkbp:species Competes with other herbivores
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:symptoms_of_overpopulation Coral reef destruction
gptkbp:threats Overpopulation
gptkbp:wildlife In some regions
Can cause coral mortality
Coral reef loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coral_Reefs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4