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human
[Alien/The Thing] What would happen if the "Thing" tried to consume and assimilate a xenomorph?
gpt
The Thing doesn't really consume or assimilate, it takes genetic samples and mimics. So, provided it could safely extract a genetic sample, it would just do what it does best... Imitate the Xenomorph (provided it was advantageous to do so). 

The issue is more about whether or not it could safely extract any usable genetic material without harming it's self. It hasn't really been shown to be resistant to Acid, so trying to harm or sample a Xenomorph safely would be like trying to take a blood sample from a fire elemental.