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ANALYSIS OF ORGANISM 'X'
Kingdom: Protista
Phylum: Protozoa
Class: Sacrodinia
Order: Parasitica
Family: Ameoba
Genus: Motile
Species: X
Characteristics and Diversity of 'X'
The 'X' are free-moving, motile organisms. It is based on the encounter with 'X' that one, Samus Aran, has come to the conclusion that the organisms are eukaryotic. The gelatinous 'X' float, and therefore do not extend pseudopodia to move, rather, they use cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to move gases throughout the cell. With the gas enclosed by the cellular membranes, the 'X' can then direct it to flow to certain areas inside of the cellular membrane. This osmosis often occurs along the cytoskeleton of the ‘X’. This then moves the 'X' in the direction of the least concentration of gas.
Similar to how the 'X' moves, the process of respiration also deals with gases within the cell. Through the process of osmosis, gases are passed through the membrane and are exchanged.
The ‘X’ obtains its food similar to the members of the class, Sporozoans. ‘X’ infect their hosts, and then use the host to consume other organisms. Another way ‘X’ obtain food is directly consuming the host by secreting a digestive fluid into the host, and then consuming the molecular remains, through the process of endocytosis
‘X’ infect hosts by a complicated process. ‘X’ must infest a host to transcript and translate the DNA of the host so that the ‘X’ can use it. Through the process of binary fission, the offspring ‘X’ would then have the host DNA as well. With the host DNA, the ‘X’ can produce proteins that are genetically similar to the host’s. This then causes the ‘X’ to “mutate” into the host’s form. The ‘X’ then has the ability to produce such tissues, such as organs and muscles, and specialized cells, such as pigment containing cells, to duplicate the host’s form. This process was noted when Samus Aran observed ‘X’ absorbing information through data ports in the Biologic Space Laboratories space station. It is assumed that the ‘X’ can decode electronic currents into vibrations in a cellular membrane, which then causes special glands to secrete amino acids when agitated. This apparently alters the genetic make-up so that the organism can use the electronic information.
The ‘X’ comes in many varieties. The most plentiful ‘X’ is the yellow ‘X’ (given the name Alpha, because it was the first ‘X’ encountered by Samus Aran). This ‘X’ has many proteins contained in the phospho-lipid bilayer between the ‘X’’s plasma membrane, and exomembrane. The “Beta” ‘X’ is green and replenished Samus Aran’s artillery. It is unknown how this process works. The “Delta” ‘X’ is red, and is most commonly found in the form of a “Demon Door.” These ‘X’ replenish both energy and ammunition for Samus Aran.
A special type of ‘X’ is the “Core X”. These ‘X’ have evolved a thick, spiny, exoderm. It is believed that the exoderm is comprised of chitin, but with an extreme density. The two classes of “Core X” are the “Ocular Core X” and the “Thermo-electric Core X” The ocular core ‘X’ has an opening that is filled with ocular tissue, allowing it to see. The thermo-electric core ‘X’ senses heat signatures using thermo-receptor cells in its membrane, and has specialized structures inside of the cytoplasm that can measure electric currents around it.
It is believed that the ‘X’ can only reproduce by binary fission, as indicated in early reports. It is not known if the ‘X’ can reproduce sexually by conjugation.
ANALYSIS OF ORGANISM 'X'
Kingdom: Protista
Phylum: Protozoa
Class: Sacrodinia
Order: Parasitica
Family: Ameoba
Genus: Motile
Species: X
Characteristics and Diversity of 'X'
The 'X' are free-moving, motile organisms. It is based on the encounter with 'X' that one, Samus Aran, has come to the conclusion that the organisms are eukaryotic. The gelatinous 'X' float, and therefore do not extend pseudopodia to move, rather, they use cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to move gases throughout the cell. With the gas enclosed by the cellular membranes, the 'X' can then direct it to flow to certain areas inside of the cellular membrane. This osmosis often occurs along the cytoskeleton of the ‘X’. This then moves the 'X' in the direction of the least concentration of gas.
Similar to how the 'X' moves, the process of respiration also deals with gases within the cell. Through the process of osmosis, gases are passed through the membrane and are exchanged.
The ‘X’ obtains its food similar to the members of the class, Sporozoans. ‘X’ infect their hosts, and then use the host to consume other organisms. Another way ‘X’ obtain food is directly consuming the host by secreting a digestive fluid into the host, and then consuming the molecular remains, through the process of endocytosis
‘X’ infect hosts by a complicated process. ‘X’ must infest a host to transcript and translate the DNA of the host so that the ‘X’ can use it. Through the process of binary fission, the offspring ‘X’ would then have the host DNA as well. With the host DNA, the ‘X’ can produce proteins that are genetically similar to the host’s. This then causes the ‘X’ to “mutate” into the host’s form. The ‘X’ then has the ability to produce such tissues, such as organs and muscles, and specialized cells, such as pigment containing cells, to duplicate the host’s form. This process was noted when Samus Aran observed ‘X’ absorbing information through data ports in the Biologic Space Laboratories space station. It is assumed that the ‘X’ can decode electronic currents into vibrations in a cellular membrane, which then causes special glands to secrete amino acids when agitated. This apparently alters the genetic make-up so that the organism can use the electronic information.
The ‘X’ comes in many varieties. The most plentiful ‘X’ is the yellow ‘X’ (given the name Alpha, because it was the first ‘X’ encountered by Samus Aran). This ‘X’ has many proteins contained in the phospho-lipid bilayer between the ‘X’’s plasma membrane, and exomembrane. The “Beta” ‘X’ is green and replenished Samus Aran’s artillery. It is unknown how this process works. The “Delta” ‘X’ is red, and is most commonly found in the form of a “Demon Door.” These ‘X’ replenish both energy and ammunition for Samus Aran.
A special type of ‘X’ is the “Core X”. These ‘X’ have evolved a thick, spiny, exoderm. It is believed that the exoderm is comprised of chitin, but with an extreme density. The two classes of “Core X” are the “Ocular Core X” and the “Thermo-electric Core X” The ocular core ‘X’ has an opening that is filled with ocular tissue, allowing it to see. The thermo-electric core ‘X’ senses heat signatures using thermo-receptor cells in its membrane, and has specialized structures inside of the cytoplasm that can measure electric currents around it.
It is believed that the ‘X’ can only reproduce by binary fission, as indicated in early reports. It is not known if the ‘X’ can reproduce sexually by conjugation.
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