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Xenomorph is a de facto word for '''Alien''', the fictional extraterrestrial of the '' Alien '' films and comic books. It was first used by Lt. Gorman of the Colonial Marines in the movie Aliens as a euphemism to indicate any unidentified nonterrestrial entity. Because the movies didn't give a specific name, this was adopted by the fans as a taxonomic classification for the ''Alien'' series' titular monsters. It is used only twice in the movies, in ''Aliens'' and in the special edition of '' Alien³ ''. A hypothetical derivation can be assumed by the close affinity (to ''Xenomorph'') of certain Greek words, chiefly ''Xenos'' (ξένος, stranger, alien) and ''Morphê'' (μορφή, form) -- thus, "alien form". The Aliens' physical design is credited to Swiss surrealist H. R. Giger , originating in a lithograph called ''Necronom IV'' and refined for the ''Alien'' film. The resultant entity is characterized by its large, sloping Cephalon , semitransparent enclosing Carapace , and long, silvery predatorial Teeth . Some, including James Cameron , have referred to the Alien's appearance as " Psycho-sexual ". Biologically, the Alien begins life as a lethal Endoparasite and continues to slay once "born". It is known particularly for its astonishing rate of Growth . In its 1979 debut film the monster is summarized as: ''A perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. ... I admire its purity. A survivor. Unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality.'' Charles de Lauzirika introduced the fake Binomial Name ''Internecivus raptus'' in 2003, as incorporated on the Quadrilogy DVDs. Prior to this appearance, the binomial name given in comic books, such as ''Aliens vs. Predator: Prey'', was ''Linguafoeda acheronsis''. Additionally, according to certain scripts of the first movie, Ash classified the xenomorph as an "encephalopod." CHARACTERISTICS Life cycle Socially, in ideal situations, Xenomorphs are Hive-minded animals with a defined Caste System which is ruled by a queen. They Reproduce as Parasitoid s and grow to full size very rapidly. The Alien Queen lays Eggs that eventually release a single Parasitic Facehugger when a Host comes near. The Facehugger attacks the host and slides a tubular Proboscis down the victim's throat, Implant ing an Embryo within their chest. The Facehugger then dies and the embryo's host wakes up soon afterwards, showing no outward negative symptoms for several hours thereafter. This embryo takes on some of the host's Trait s (such as Biped alism or Quadruped alism), then over the course of about 24 hours develops into a Parasitoid Chestburster, at which point it emerges, violently ripping open the chest of the host. Within hours, the Chestburster grows to adult size. Xenomorphs are roughly Humanoid with a Skeletal or Insect oid appearance, like an exoskeleton. It is shown that the Xenomorph has no endoskeletal structure; however the DVD collection ''Alien :Quadrilogy'' shows a skeletal structure in x-rays of a stage in its life cycle in each animated menu selection. The adult Xenomorph is a living Weapon , noted for its ferocity and deadliness in any condition. It has strong, sharp claws and a venomous blade-like tip on the end of its Prehensile tail. Its mouth contains a secondary Jaw at the end of an extendable, Piston -like tongue. Relaxed, the tongue is relatively flaccid, but it can be made to become rigid enough to penetrate bone or Body Armor with the secondary jaws at its tip. It is employed almost exclusively as a Weapon to incapacitate prey, usually through head trauma. Xenomorphs, once fully matured, possess great physical strength and uncanny agility. Despite their ferocity and savagery, Xenomorphs are, like any good predator, masters of stealth. A favored method of acquiring prey is to simply wait in a dormant state until an appropriate host strays near and then drop down silently from behind. The prey is generally blind to the idea that a Xenomorph is present, due to its propensity to camouflage itself within its nest walls or the surrounding artificial environment given its biomechanical appearance. The Xenomorphs' '' as well as various comic books and video games. Xenomorphs can produce a thick, strong Resin , previously used to build their Hive s and Cocoon victims. The resin is made similarly to termites, the same glands that creates their thick and gooey saliva is mixed with dead victims or dead/cannibalised xenomorphs, these materials are then broken down by spitting acid on them and molding into shape and place (this is demonstrated in the comic book 'Aliens:Harvest'.). though it shows amazing heat and moisture-retaining qualities, as seen in the hot, moist atmosphere of the hive in ''Aliens''. Adult Xenomorphs are quick and agile, and can run along ceilings and walls. They can survive in extreme Temperature s, are well-adapted to Swimming , and can survive in Vacuum for unknown lengths of time. Their movement tends to be silent, and they do not radiate heat as their Exoskeletal temperature matches the Ambient Temperature . They Saliva te profusely. They are extremely aggressive and persistent, while being totally devoid of fear. They appear to possess considerable intelligence, especially the Queen. Xenomorphs, in all stages of their life cycles, have shown vulnerabilities to heat, such as fire and flamethrowers, but cold temperatures are an inadequate precautionary measure--except at the extremes, such as liquid nitrogen. Since they can adapt to vacuum and endure cold climates, it is unlikely they would be driven off by chilly conditions but blasts of hot steam or cold air can be effective, especially when paired together. It is postulated that applying both hot & cold temperatures in rapid succession would achieve a very lethal, "cracking" effect on the Xenomorph's exoskeleton. QUEEN Xenomorphs have an Insect-like Life Cycle , fairly similar to that of the Digger Wasp . The Queen regulates the whole Hive and it is possible the hive can not survive without her. A deleted scene from ''Alien'' showed Ripley encountering Dallas cocooned and Brett being transformed into an egg suggested that any member of the species could reproduce given the right circumstances. Queen Xenomorphs are significantly larger than the Drones , approximately 15 feet (four and a half metres) tall. Their body structure differs also, having twin sets of arms and being built more similarly to a T-Rex than a Humanoid . Queens have a much larger braincase than the average adults, protected by a large crest above their heads. It also seems that they have a basic understanding of technology. |
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