Dictionary Entry
crown-of-thorns
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Meaning
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Acanthaster planci — a corallivorous starfish prone to population explosions that devastate reef corals
Example Sentence
Marine biologists raced to remove the crown-of-thorns before it could munch the last living coral on the reef.
Usage Note
Use this term when discussing ocean conservation or reef health to identify the specific starfish responsible for widespread coral damage.