This article is from the Alien Movies FAQ, by Darryll Hobsonand Eelko de Vos E.W.C.deVos@TWI.TUDelft.NL with numerous contributions by others.
- the alien begins its life by bursting from the chest of
its host. At this stage in its development it has a small cranium,
tan-colored skin and is susceptable to fire.
"ALIENS" chestburster - Unlike the one in "ALIEN" this chestburster had
arms.
"ALIEN^3" chestburster - This chestburster was different from the ones in
"ALIEN" and "ALIENS"; it was more "mature looking" immediately after its
birth. Specifically, unlike the chestbursters of the previous movies,
this one had legs.
 
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