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Persistent and Transient Populations of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster Planci

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Acanthaster and the Coral Reef: A Theoretical Perspective

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Abstract

Current models to explain ‘primary outbreaks’ of Acanthaster planci assume recruitment of larvae to the natal reef. In the light of recent studies and the current awareness of the importance of larval advection in the recruitment of coral reef organisms, two new models are offered; particular attention is drawn to the possible importance of persistent breeding populations of A. planci as sources of larvae initiating sequences of secondary outbreaks. Reef habitats harbouring stable A. planci populations are characterised by hydrodynamic systems retentive to larvae, and poor coral prey availability, in contrast to the strong flushing and rich coral cover of open-water reefs where outbreaks occur. Other features of stable A. planci populations are a significant contribution to diet by alternatives to hard corals; and reduced predator pressure. A simple model of the important processes influencing starfish population stability is developed. The ability to alternate between endemic and epidemic life-styles in different habitats is a common feature of ‘outbreaking’ organisms.

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Moore, R.J. (1990). Persistent and Transient Populations of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster Planci . In: Bradbury, R. (eds) Acanthaster and the Coral Reef: A Theoretical Perspective. Lecture Notes in Biomathematics, vol 88. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46726-4_15

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