Monday, April 4, 2016

A TO Z CHALLENGE: LETTER C






 Crown-of-thorns Starfish


The world is filled with fascinating animals...on land, in the air, and under the sea. This A to Z challenge, hosted by the KICKS KIDS CLUB (where parents, teachers, and librarians find FREE resources supporting children's character development), will introduce kids to some of the more interesting creatures found in the deep blue ocean...

  • Starfish usually have only 5 arms but the crown-of-thorns starfish can have up to 21 arms, all covered with venomous thorns
  • Their main food source is coral reefs.
  • Crown-of-thorns starfish are mainly nocturnal creatures, feeding at night. 
 
 



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12 comments:

  1. Tasha Duncan-DrakeApril 4, 2016 at 2:23 AM

    The crown of thorns is one well defended critter isn't it :) You wouldn't want to step on one of those.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 4, 2016 at 7:09 AM

      Hi Natasha! Lol...you're so right. If this little fella was in the desert we'd be calling him a "cactus" fish...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. A. Catherine NoonApril 4, 2016 at 3:19 AM

    Those look scary, don't they!?

    Visiting from the A to Z Challenge; happy blogging!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 4, 2016 at 7:10 AM

      Hi Catherine! Yeah, I wouldn't want to meet them in a dark alley...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. Jemima PettApril 4, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Evil beasties that kill everything in places they infest!
    Nice theme!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 6, 2016 at 8:18 PM

      Hi Jemima! I've never heard of this creature before. It might be harsh on the environment, but it sure is pretty...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. Pat GarciaApril 4, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    I didn't know that. Good thing that I don't like sea diving or swimming in the ocean.
    Shalom.
    Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 6, 2016 at 8:20 PM

      Hi Pat! I don't have to worry about my ever coming across this little guy...I can't swim...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Shilpa GargApril 4, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    Seeing and reading about Crown-of-thorns Starfish for the first time. Wow, it looks so fascinating! But one wouldnt to be near it :)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 6, 2016 at 8:22 PM

      Hi Shilpa and welcome to this blog! That starfish certainly is pretty...even if it does have a nasty bite...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. UnknownApril 4, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful! I love learning new things. Thanks for sharing this!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 6, 2016 at 8:24 PM

      Hi Donna! I also enjoy learning new things which is one of the reasons I enjoy participating in the A to Z Challenge each year...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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