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Crown-of-Thorns Starfish May Aid Coral Diversity
Key Takeaways
- Researchers found living coral tissue remained after nearly 75% of observed feeding events.
- The study was conducted at protected Great Barrier Reef sites with relatively low starfish numbers.
- Feeding on dominant, fast-growing corals may create opportunities for slower-growing species.
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