This doesnt mean that one is stronger than the other since the two have yet to fight onscreen.

Besides, whoever wins, we lose.

Specifically, their mawswhich seem invisible when closedwere inspired by those of real life Goblin Sharks.

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And, unlike the Xenomorph, the Neomorphs can widen their bite by extending the reach of their gums.

Because of this, a Neomorph can cause more damage and pain with a single chomp.

While a Xenomorphs speed is no laughing matter, it pales in comparison to the agility of the Neomorph.

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This also translates to their natural durability, which is something that the Neomorphs lack.

Neomorphs, on the other hand, only need a few well-placed bullets to be killed.

But unlike its larger counterpart, the Neomorph takes a shorter amount of time to become a deadly predator.

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Compared to the Xenomorph, which has to grow into a killer, a Neomorph is born as one.

Given how deadly they already are, Davids improvements can only make them worse.

Killing them and their Queen is only a temporary solution to a truly existential terror from deep space.

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