Lifespan/Longevity
Acanthaster planci is expected to live to about 15-17 years barring predators or limiting resources; however, the actual lifespan of this organism in the wild is unknown.
Average lifespan
Status: wild: 16 years.
Source information
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Animal Diversity Web
Author: Larissa Ault, Mesa College of San Diego
Author: Juliet McCardle, Mesa College of San Diego
Author: Caitlin Sussman, Mesa College of San Diego
Editor: Paul Detwiler, Mesa College of San Diego
Editor: Renee Mulcrone, Special Projects
Ault, L.; J. McCardle and C. Sussman 2011. "Acanthaster planci" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Acanthaster_planci.html
Revisions
- 2012-05-08 06:00:42 UTC
- 2011-10-20 11:43:40 UTC
- 2011-10-19 02:46:20 UTC
