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A triton's trumpet attacking a crown-of-thorns starfish

A triton's trumpet attacking a crown-of-thorns starfish
Photo and copyright by Richard Chesher, Ph.D.

A triton's trumpet (Charonia tritonis) attacking a crown-of-thorns starfish, and thus saving the coral reef from one of its most notorious pests. This photo was taken in Australia. (courtesy of Tellus Consultants)

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