<p>These starfish are armored with impressive spines, making attack difficult. However, a number of animals are known to prey on crown-of-thorns starfish, including molluscs, fish, crustaceans, and a worm.</p>
Editor:
Stephanie Fabritius, Southwestern University
Kosarek, N. 2000. "Acanthaster planci" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed March 19, 2011 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Acanthaster_planci.html.