With the study of the uniqueness of Asterias amurensis, considering unique physi

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With the study of the uniqueness of Asterias amurensis, considering unique physiology: unique cellular metabolism, blood chemistry, secondary metabolites like toxins, venoms, etc., diet and digestion processes, unique organ function, hormone signalling, pheromone production/detection, special sensory mechanisms (detection beyond our five “special” senses OR highly sensitive to something in particular). Basically, does the organism produce something, consume something, or do something unique that you think is interesting? if there is a special molecule, cellular reaction, neural pathway, or other physiology, please include an image that will support your ability to describe the organism and aid my understanding. Also, consider implications that this unique feature could have for research in the field of animal biology– how could you use this physiology to learn how animals work? Remember, the intent is to focus on the organisms at the species level and to focus the writing on one specific physiological feature. However, if you find that there is something unique and more interesting at the Genus level, you can describe that. You MUST state this explicitly if you are opting to do so. Do NOT use a feature that is so general as to be at the Phylum level. With the study of the uniqueness of Asterias amurensis, considering unique physiology: unique cellular metabolism, blood chemistry, secondary metabolites like toxins, venoms, etc., diet and digestion processes, unique organ function, hormone signalling, pheromone production/detection, special sensory mechanisms (detection beyond our five “special” senses OR highly sensitive to something in particular). Basically, does the organism produce something, consume something, or do something unique that you think is interesting? if there is a special molecule, cellular reaction, neural pathway, or other physiology, please include an image that will support your ability to describe the organism and aid my understanding. Also, consider implications that this unique feature could have for research in the field of animal biology– how could you use this physiology to learn how animals work? Remember, the intent is to focus on the organisms at the species level and to focus the writing on one specific physiological feature. However, if you find that there is something unique and more interesting at the Genus level, you can describe that. You MUST state this explicitly if you are opting to do so. Do NOT use a feature that is so general as to be at the Phylum level. With the study of the uniqueness of Asterias amurensis, considering unique physiology: unique cellular metabolism, blood chemistry, secondary metabolites like toxins, venoms, etc., diet and digestion processes, unique organ function, hormone signalling, pheromone production/detection, special sensory mechanisms (detection beyond our five “special” senses OR highly sensitive to something in particular). Basically, does the organism produce something, consume something, or do something unique that you think is interesting? if there is a special molecule, cellular reaction, neural pathway, or other physiology, please include an image that will support your ability to describe the organism and aid my understanding. Also, consider implications that this unique feature could have for research in the field of animal biology– how could you use this physiology to learn how animals work? Remember, the intent is to focus on the organisms at the species level and to focus the writing on one specific physiological feature. However, if you find that there is something unique and more interesting at the Genus level, you can describe that. You MUST state this explicitly if you are opting to do so. Do NOT use a feature that is so general as to be at the Phylum level.

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Asterias amurensis (northern Pacific seastar) can grow upto 50cm in diameter. It is yellow with red and purple pigmentation on its five arms, and a small central disk. Its distinctive characteristic is its upturned tips which are its identification key when compared to similar starfish

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