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For use as the generic term 'alien' which generally refers to a life-form not of Earth, but it can also be used to describe anything, including objects, from another world or system. Use [aliens-1986] for the sequel to the 1979 film Alien; use [alien-franchise] for that entire franchise.

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Short story about giant alien insect building a man-suit

I think this is M. John Harrison's story "Settling the World" (1975). To quote some reviewers on this story: "Settling the World", the oldest story in the book, deals with God being discovered on th …
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Story about shapeshifting aliens trying to invade Earth, thwarted by biodiversity

I agree with the answer above in the comments that this is most likely the story "Keep Your Shape" (also titled "Shape") by Robert Sheckley. I'm writing this answer to explain that there are (at leas …
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