<p>Like other asteroids, <span class="taxon"><em>A. planci</em></span> uses a combination of chemical detection and tactile senses via its tube feet to locate mates, detect its prey, and perceive its environment.<span> (Clark and Downey, 1992)</span></p>  <p><strong>Communication Channels: </strong>tactile; chemical</p><p><strong>Other Communication Modes: </strong>pheromones</p><p><strong>Perception Channels: </strong>tactile; chemical</p>