Problem
Watch the movie "Aliens" (1986, Directed by James Cameron) and answer each of the following questions assuming the aliens are INSECTS.
A. What taxonomic order would the aliens be classified in and explain why you would classify them in that order? What type of social system do they have and explain their roles?
B. What type of reproduction do the aliens have? Explain why you assume they have that type. Give an insect example with this type of reproduction.
C. What type of development do the aliens have? Explain why you assume they have that type and give an insect example of this type of development.
D. Describe each immature and mature stage of the life cycle of the aliens. Be sure to describe each stage's life history requirements such as how each stage feeds, its motility, where it's found and its purpose
E. Classify the mouthparts of adult aliens and describe their adaptation. Give an insect example with similar mouthparts and explain why they are similar. Speculate on why this adaptation might evolve.
F. Are aliens predators, parasitoids or parasites? Why?
G. What defensive and offensive adaptations do aliens have
H. Would the aliens make good biological control agents? Why or why not? Be detailed with your rationale.