The Endocrine System of the Tube Worm
This type of creature live in extreme environments in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. They can also tolerate high levels of hydrogen sulfide. The Endocrine System helps these organisms survive and reproduce. They reproduce by a male secreting sperm that travel into the spermatheca of the female, which is a storing place for sperm cells, and the egg is fertilized there.
The pituitary gland sends hormones to other glands to perform tasks such as producing enzymes used in digestion of food. This is very useful to the Tube Worm because some of the substances in their environment can harm them if they are not digested properly.
This type of creature live in extreme environments in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. They can also tolerate high levels of hydrogen sulfide. The Endocrine System helps these organisms survive and reproduce. They reproduce by a male secreting sperm that travel into the spermatheca of the female, which is a storing place for sperm cells, and the egg is fertilized there.
The pituitary gland sends hormones to other glands to perform tasks such as producing enzymes used in digestion of food. This is very useful to the Tube Worm because some of the substances in their environment can harm them if they are not digested properly.