Gene Sleuths Open Line of Attack On Coral-Killing Starfish
The beast goes by the Latin monicker of Acanthaster planci, but it is known to us as the crown-of-thorns — a venomous starfish that is ravaging our precious coral reefs. One of many threats to coral, the large, spine-studded species — named after the diadem of thorns set on Jesus’ head — is capable of … Read more