Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeding behaviour and preferences (1986-1987), Great Barrier Reef

Created 13/03/2025

Updated 13/03/2025

Data on the feeding behaviour of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) Acanthaster planci from two projects - P. Moran (1982-1987) and J. Keesing (1990). The data records the diameter, outbreak status, density, condition and activity of COTS, and the species of coral on which it is found, along with that of the nearest 5 coral neighbours. Also recorded is the percentage cover of live and bleached coral, the substrate and the general condition of the reef in the immediate vicinity. Coral Reef - Condition, Crown of Thorns Starfish - Activity, Crown of Thorns Starfish - Condition, Crown of Thorns Starfish - Diameter, Crown of Thorns Starfish - Outbreak Status, Food - Preference, Lifeform - Benthic, Percentage Cover, Relative Frequency, Substrate Type, Density - Population, Genus, Species

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Title Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeding behaviour and preferences (1986-1987), Great Barrier Reef
Language eng
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Landing Page https://devweb.dga.links.com.au/data/dataset/1844bd50-9047-4f65-a4c9-fb94ebe0c66d
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CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere
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Reference Period 09/08/2019
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