This is the Dune list. If you have a desert planet, or large areas of sand, what else could even be there but giant sand worms of some sort? I find it very difficult to feel original and creative in this particular science fiction trope. Maybe the variety below will help you like it helps me.
My favorite about this one is the palette. The vibrant blue sets it apart from everything else on this list.
Giant worms don't have to be organic!Â
On any other list this would be considered a really big caterpillar.Â
Drills, guns, and teeth.Â