Injection method critical to controlling Crown-of-thorns starfish, finds study
Phys.org • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Research by JCU Professor of Marine Biology Morgan Pratchett, published in Biology, identifies the most effective injection method for killing Crown-of-thorns starfish and preventing their spawning. This study highlights the importance of targeted approaches in managing this invasive species.
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