Metroids being Studied

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Metroids were discovered on the planet SR388 many years after they were created by the Chozo, and promptly used as a biological weapon by the Space Pirates. Metroids feed on the "life energy" of their prey in a manner similar to the way a leech drains a host organism's blood, however they leave all of the prey's blood and internal organs intact, feeding just off of their life source.

The Chozo genetically engineered the Metroids to prevent the spreading of the dangerous X Parasite life-forms. This is expanded upon in chapter four of the Metroid manga. The name "Metroid" in the Chozo language means "Ultimate Warrior".

The body of a Metroid consists of a thick gelatinous membrane (resembling that of a jellyfish) and contains a set of four (Tallon Metroids & Normal Metroids) to three (Phazon Metroids) red, raspberry-shaped, quadripartite/tripartite nuclei.

They have two pairs of mandibles, one for gripping their prey and the other for extracting its life energy. Metroids appear to be able to directly sense the life energy of their prey, as they have no visible sensory organs. In the early stages of their development, Metroids hover in the air. They defy gravity by using kinetic energy that was stored in their body. These larval Metroids are the ones most often encountered in the Metroid games. Traditionally, larval Metroids are transparent or translucent with hints of certain colours (green, red, blue, etc.).

Metroids are vicious creatures with no natural predators and they appear to be quite intelligent.