Would an alien race with diffused organs be viable?

The purpose of this question is to get an alien race with a diffused set of organs, which makes any part of their body interchangeable. Why would a species need this? Well for one it might be because they are prone to injury due to the wildlife of their planet. Just like us they make us of tools and have formed a civilization. The main difference between them and us is that they are more similar to jellyfish or starfish in biology. They are capable of regenerating far better than us humans but are also flimsy and soft.

How do they work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of their biology?

Their natural form is a mass of tentacles but after making contact with humans they found it enjoyable to mimic the human form (some kind of trend), although their walk if more of a clumsy wobble. They are mute so humans communicate with them using sign language and writing instead. So far in the story everything is well and good until scientists grab a deceased one for dissection, which is why I need this information.

If the question needs refining go ahead and point out what is lacking and editing shall ensue.

posted almost 5 years ago

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