I am not too familiar with seastar genetics, but their ability to regenerate I'm assuming has a genetic component. Is it possible that Asterina has some type of unigue mutation to the regeration gene that has adapted to a hugely successful reproductive mechanism.
Also the HOX genes seemed to have mutations in early vertebrates and played a role in limb bub formation and the pectoral and pelvic girdle. I was wondering if seastars had any HOX genes or if that was only vertebrates.
Also the HOX genes seemed to have mutations in early vertebrates and played a role in limb bub formation and the pectoral and pelvic girdle. I was wondering if seastars had any HOX genes or if that was only vertebrates.