It doesn't matter if it's a human, an animal, a Predator or even an Space Jockey. The next stage in the Xenomorph lifecycle, this crab-like creature will latch on to the nearest host. They come in different sizes and the Aliens can use them as traps in chokepoints. Supposedly, it detects movement, vibrations in the ground and even your scent to activate the facehugger inside.Įggs can survive for thousands of years and probably bleed acid if hurt.

The egg (also known as the Ovomorph) is where the Xenomorph evolution begins.įeatured in all Alien movies (except Prometheus) this leathery orb will cause big trouble if you get too close. Overall, there are about a dozen different Xenomorphs from the movies and more than fifty from the expanded universe.

The Xenomorph appearances and behavior vary based on the type of the host but also in the placement of the creatures in the Alien lifecycle.Īs a bonus, some better-known types from the games and comic books are included which often show up in a Xenomorph types chart or Xenomorph wiki. Here is an overview of all Xenomorph types from the Alien movies, including the facehugger, chestburster, warrior, and Queen Xenomorph variants.

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