The X-Files · Season 2, Episode 2
“The Host” · Season 2, Episode 2
In this episode: Fox Mulder (5), Dana Scully (5)
...Flatworms are what are known as obligate endoparasites. They live inside of the host entering the body through ingestion of larvae or eggs. They are not creatures that go around attacking people.
That's good. I didn't wanna tell Skinner his murder suspect was a giant bloodsucking worm.
Mulder, this is amazing! [looking at the flukeman] its vestigial features seem parasitic, but it has primate physiology. Where the hell did it come from?
I don't know. But it looks like I'm gonna have to tell Skinner that his suspect is a giant bloodsucking worm after all.
Somebody shoved this under my door. I guess you really do have a friend in the FBI. And, Mulder, when you see Skinner to hand in field report, I hope that you know that I'd consider it more than a professional loss if you decided to leave.
You know, sometimes, it just gets really hard to smile through it when they ask you to bend down and grab your ankles. You know?
It's not exactly as if you've ever tried to fit into the program.
Scientist say three species become extinct everyday. Who knows how many new ones are being created?
Is this seat taken?
No, but I should warn you I'm experiencing violent impulses.
Well, I'm armed. So I'll take my chances. I hear you really endeared yourself to Assistant Director Skinner today.
You know, sometimes, it just gets really hard to smile through it when they ask you to bend down and grab your ankles. You know?
It's not exactly as if you've ever tried to fit into the program.
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