Crown-of-thorns starfish can detect chemical cues in water (chemoreception), allowing them to respond to predators like the giant triton. The giant triton is one of the few natural predators of the ...

Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) La Paz, Mexico© Jesus Cobaleda/Shutterstock.com If you’re able, watch this video. If not, allow me to explain. Two crown-of-thorns starfish are placed in ...

Starfish, also known as asteroids, inhabit nearly every ocean on Earth, from tropical waters to deep, cold zones. Their iconic shape makes them instantly recognizable, but their biology and ecological ...