The “Alien” Xenomorph is the ultimate sci-fi chimera, incorporating multiple real-world biological horrors in its phantasmagoric form. In this special “Sex Ed” episode of Monster Science, Dr. Anton Jessup considers the creature’s facehugger stage, the questions it raises about reproduction and a possible real-world counterpart in the aquatic ragworm.
Have a monstrous suggestion for the good doctor? Contact Dr. Anton Jessup directly at monsterscience@howstuffworks.com
VIDEO CLIPS:
AVP Alien vs. Predator (15) Movie CLIP – Sacrificial Chamber (2004) HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crZXwRmMq2k
STRANGER THINGS (2016) Ending Explained + Season 2 Clues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b18DVktnIxw
Alien (2/5) Movie CLIP – Chestburster (1979) HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdBu6VAESeI
Alien Resurrection (4/5) Movie CLIP – Mutation (1997) HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJjfS-i2zM
Alien (film HD, 1979) – First encounter with the creature – Alien Kiss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSf7MXTlKM
Argonaut Korsika (Papierboot paper nautilus)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs25fBSUb_U
Extremely rare prehistoric Paper Nautilus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VobfDecV_sE
Worm in tap water …. Under microscope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fStKMC0rS18
MVI 0917
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGsKuHlkZKk
Nereidae Epitoky at Breakwater Monterey, CA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf-pPD-UMbs
Nereid Worm Spawning in the Murrells Inlet Marsh, SC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKYJOfA6E4
Parasitic wasps emerging from spider eggs (#168)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz83NjlldQE
Monstrous Sex Ed: The Alien Facehugger
https://youtu.be/13f5LsJIgGE
