What is the crown-of-thorns starfish?
Q: What is the crown-of-thorns starfish?
A: The crown-of-thorns starfish is a type of sea star.
Q: What color is the crown-of-thorns' skin?
A: Usually, the crown-of-thorns has orange-red to purplish skin, with yellow or pink spikes on its skin.
Q: How big can the crown-of-thorns starfish be?
A: The crown-of-thorns is one of the largest starfish in the world, with a diameter of up to 3 feet.
Q: Where does the crown-of-thorns live?
A: The crown-of-thorns lives in the warmer areas of the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Red Sea.
Q: What does the crown-of-thorns feed on?
A: The crown-of-thorns only feeds on coral polyps, usually at night.
Q: How does the crown-of-thorns obtain its food?
A: The crown-of-thorns climbs over its prey, releases digestive enzymes to break down its food, and then absorbs the coral polyp, which has now turned into a liquid.
Q: Why do some parts of the crown-of-thorns starfish have bright warning colors?
A: In some parts of its wide range, the crown-of-thorns may be garish with bright warning colours. These colours warn animals that may want to eat it that it is venomous.
