In science fiction, the xenomorph emerges as a creature that transcends the boundaries of traditional extraterrestrial movie knowledge (Fordham, 2023)

Xenomorphia ex machina: the zoology and biochemistry of xenomorphs from the Alien franchise – Journal of Geek Studies

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In science fiction, the xenomorph emerges as a creature that transcends the boundaries of traditional extraterrestrial movie knowledge (Fordham, 2023). From the corridors of the spaceship USCSS Nostromo to the haunting silence of the primordial exoplanet Acheron LV-426 (Flowers, 2020), the creature created by Ridley Scott and H.R. Giger has become the symbol of alien terror in movies and in collective imagination (Domino, 2019).

Beyond the movies, xenomorphs can also be seen as a zoological and biochemical scientific challenge (Chemist, 2017). The cinematic universe of Alien introduces the xenomorph as an alien force, both literally and metaphorically (Feel No Pain, 2023). Our exploration begins with an examination of their hypothetical taxonomic classification, an attempt to place these creatures within the framework of known biological diversity (Pratt, 1972).

Taxonomic levels presented in this paragraph are based only on morphological features not considering genomic analysis due to the absence of DNA sequences for fictional creatures. Some characteristics are shared between the various classification levels of living organisms and can be used as comparative parameters for our speculation.

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