Beneath the waves, male pufferfish become underwater artists. Using only their fins, they meticulously carve massive, geometric sand circles on the ocean floor—some over six feet wide. These formations aren't random; they’re stunningly symmetrical, with ridges and valleys that follow precise mathematical patterns.
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But this isn't just for beauty—it's a mating ritual. Female pufferfish are drawn to the most intricate designs, which signal the male’s strength and stamina. The better the pattern, the higher the chance of attracting a mate. Nature never fails to blend function with awe-inspiring form.
The crown-of-thorns starfish (frequently abbreviated to COTS),[1] Acanthaster planci, is a large starfish that preys upon hard, or stony, coral polyps (Scleractinia). The crown-of-thorns starfish receives its name from venomous thornlike spines that cover its upper surface, resembling the biblical crown of thorns. It is one of the largest starfish in the world.
A. planci has a very wide Indo-Pacific distribution. It is perhaps most common around Australia, but can occur at tropical and subtropical latitudes from the Red Sea and the East African coast across the Indian Ocean, and across the Pacific Ocean to the west coast of Central America. It occurs where coral reefs or hard coral communities occur in the region.
Triton's trumpet (Charonia tritonis) is one of the main predators of A. planci.
Late brachiolaria with starfish primordium
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