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Animal Communication
The individual is capable of communication with honey bees [Apis mellifera] though a combination of subconsciously produced pheromones, and conscious wielding of his peculiarity. Pheromones are excreted through pores on the surface of the skin, and though saliva. Subconscious pheromone based communication aligns the insect's typical behavior with the individuals emotions, while conscious wielding surpasses natural behaviors.
Anatomical Uniqueness
This individual diverges significantly from the standard internal anatomy to accommodate for nesting organ
Peculiar Individual's/Typical Anatomy
Peculiar Individual's/Typical Digestive and Respiratory System
- trachea
- lungs
- esophagus
- stomach
- large intestine
- small intestine
- atypical structure branching off the trachea connecting to the the nesting growth
- nesting growth
The large and small intestines are pushed to one side considerably by the nesting growth, the atypical tubing structure and the esophagus run parallel until they feed into their respective organs.
Peculiar Individual's Atypical Structures
The peculiar structures in the individuals body ensure that the insects inside receive the oxygen that they need to live, through the atypical tracheal tube. The spongy, muscular material of the nesting organ provides a semi-structured frame for the insects to build their comb, while also allowing, if need be, for the individual to expel the contents of the hive.
Peculiar Individual's Atypical Structures (Magnified)
Challenges
A body like this faces some unique challenges. The nesting organ makes makes bending at the torso difficult, and would be dangerous for the bees. The fork where the atypical and typical tracheal tube split is a point that is vulnerable to potential airway obstructions. The esophageal hiatus in this individual is wider than that of standard internal anatomy, as the atypical tracheal tube has to pass though the diaphragm to reach the nesting organ. For both the lungs and the nesting organ to get adequate oxygen, the individual has to breathe more often.