Endocrine System of the Starfish
The Starfish is the most commonly known creature in the phylum Echinodermata. Starfish can reproduce in two ways. The first is fission. In fission, the central disc splits apart and the missing parts and limbs of each piece grow back onto them. The second is autotomy. In autotomy, one arm of a starfish breaks of and lives independently on its own, eventually developing into a new starfish.
Both of these ways are controlled by certain glands of the Endocrine System. The main gland in starfish is the pituitary gland. This is very similar to a lot of living organisms. The pituitary gland sends hormones throughout the starfish. These hormones aid the in the reproduction process.
The Starfish is the most commonly known creature in the phylum Echinodermata. Starfish can reproduce in two ways. The first is fission. In fission, the central disc splits apart and the missing parts and limbs of each piece grow back onto them. The second is autotomy. In autotomy, one arm of a starfish breaks of and lives independently on its own, eventually developing into a new starfish.
Both of these ways are controlled by certain glands of the Endocrine System. The main gland in starfish is the pituitary gland. This is very similar to a lot of living organisms. The pituitary gland sends hormones throughout the starfish. These hormones aid the in the reproduction process.