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An '''extraterrestrial being''', also known as an '''extraterrestrial''' or '''space alien''', is a [[being (entity)|being]] that originates beyond [[Earth]]. Extraterrestrial beings are distinct from [[terrestrial | An '''extraterrestrial being''', also known as an '''extraterrestrial''' or '''space alien''', is a [[being (entity)|being]] that originates beyond [[Earth]]. Extraterrestrial beings are distinct from [[terrestrial beings]] and[[cryptoterrestrials]] (including [[subterranean nonhuman intelligent beings]]). They include [[extraterrestrial humans]] and may overlap with [[non-human intelligent beings]] (see [[Terminology for non-human intelligent beings and extraterrestrial beings|Terminology]]). | ||
Extraterrestrial beings are described as inhabiting [[celestial body|celestial bodies]] (including [[artificial celestial body|artificial celestial bodies]] such as [[planets]] or [[moons]] od regions of [[interplanetary space]]. They range from relatively simple organisms (including those classified under [[biological life]]) to advanced [[non-human intelligent being|non-human intelligent beings]] with diverse forms, cultures, and abilities. Some are described as strictly biological, while others are described as [[non-biological life|non-biological]] or [[cybernetic]] entities. | Extraterrestrial beings are described as inhabiting [[celestial body|celestial bodies]] (including [[artificial celestial body|artificial celestial bodies]] such as [[planets]] or [[moons]] od regions of [[interplanetary space]]. They range from relatively simple organisms (including those classified under [[biological life]]) to advanced [[non-human intelligent being|non-human intelligent beings]] with diverse forms, cultures, and abilities. Some are described as strictly biological, while others are described as [[non-biological life|non-biological]] or [[cybernetic]] entities. | ||
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An extraterrestrial being, also known as an extraterrestrial or space alien, is a being that originates beyond Earth. Extraterrestrial beings are distinct from terrestrial beings andcryptoterrestrials (including subterranean nonhuman intelligent beings). They include extraterrestrial humans and may overlap with non-human intelligent beings (see Terminology).
Extraterrestrial beings are described as inhabiting celestial bodies (including artificial celestial bodies such as planets or moons od regions of interplanetary space. They range from relatively simple organisms (including those classified under biological life) to advanced non-human intelligent beings with diverse forms, cultures, and abilities. Some are described as strictly biological, while others are described as non-biological or cybernetic entities.