this is a discussion post asking about aliens ( heptapods) from the movie Arrival 2016.
Prompt: In “Arrival,” movie the Heptapods aliens live in an environment behind a glass barrier filled with a fog-like atmosphere.
The Heptapods’ environment appears to be significantly different from Earth’s atmosphere and suggests they might have a different cellular makeup.
– for this discussion I want you to Use your imagination and discuss some alternative ways Heptapods might obtain energy from their environment and reproduce.
Here are some ideas to stimulate your imagination:
Energy Acquisition: How might Heptapods obtain energy? Do they consume organic matter like Earth-based animals, utilize photosynthesis like plants, or perhaps harness energy from chemical reactions in their fog-like environment? Consider possibilities such as chemosynthesis or absorption of ambient energy sources (e.g., thermal, electrical).
Reproductive Mechanisms: How might Heptapods reproduce? Do they have a cellular division process similar to mitosis or meiosis, or might they reproduce through entirely different mechanisms? Consider ideas such as budding, fragmentation, or even more exotic methods like binary fission or spore production.
Cellular Composition: Are Heptapods made from cells as we know them, or do they have an entirely different biological structure? What might their cellular or non-cellular structures look like? Think about the building blocks of their bodies—could they be based on different molecules than Earth’s carbon-based life forms?
Adaptation to Environment: How might the Heptapods’ physiology be adapted to their unique environment? Consider how their respiratory systems, structural integrity, and waste management might differ from terrestrial organisms. What kind of biochemical adaptations would be necessary for survival in their fog-like atmosphere?
Genetic Information Storage: If Heptapods do not use DNA or RNA, what alternative molecules might store and transmit their genetic information? How would these molecules ensure the fidelity of genetic information through generations?
Criteria: Minimum 500 words, make sure you address the question and include your personal opinions.
You are welcome to go on a diverse tangent, just use the prompt as a starting point.
The point of this exercise is to use your brain.
– please don’t use A.I in writing this. Don’t sound like a robot writing this.
– this is a discussion post, I am looking more for a mind dump with interesting ideas.
– this is not a paper with structured sections and references.
– write more freely.
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