Psammocora stellata

Posted on 20 February 2013 by Nazca admin

 

Although this species has a slow growth rate (0.6 cm/year), its reproductive rate is high, which allows it to efficiently colonize uninhabited areas. It is the preferred foodsource of the crown of thorns sea star, which have been responsible in some parts of the world for the dramatic decline in local populations of this species.

 

 

 

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