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The scientific story of the coming century-the inevitable discovery of life on other planets and what it will mean for our understanding of earth. To many people, the main question about extraterrestrial life is whether or not it exists. But to the scientific community, that question has already been answered:…

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I came across this book in a bookstore when I was developing the morphology and physiology of the creatures in my book. It provided me with insights into what “my” extraterrestrials might look like and how they might differ physiologically from Earthbound creatures.

From the very concept of life beyond our planet, I was reminded that, like life on Earth, extraterrestrials could metabolize sulfur and/or arsenic and how, like on Earth, they would evolve to suit changing environmental conditions. Those very concepts were pivotal in the creation of the “bugs” in my story.

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