The Faustian Traits of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: The structure of a fast-growing, voracious, but relatively fragile tropical predator
Birkeland C. 1989. The Faustian Traits of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: The structure of a fast-growing, voracious, but relatively fragile tropical predator. American Scientist. 77(2):154-163
Summary of the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, impact on the coral reef community in the Pacific region including facts of why the outbreaks occur and Faustian traits.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Birkeland, Charles
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Animal Studies, Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), Marine