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Diancie could be based on the carbuncle, a mythical fairy-like creature that was rumored to have a {{wp|Carbuncle (gemstone)|jewel}} embedded on its forehead. Diancie could also be a visual pun derived from the idea of a "princess-cut" diamond, referring to its princess-like appearance. Its relationship with Carbink may be inspired by be inspired by {{wp|eusociality}}, a biological phenomenon which usually manifests in a colony of animals having a sole breeding female, or queen, tended to by her usually infertile offspring. | Diancie could be based on the carbuncle, a mythical fairy-like creature that was rumored to have a {{wp|Carbuncle (gemstone)|jewel}} embedded on its forehead. Diancie could also be a visual pun derived from the idea of a "princess-cut" diamond, referring to its princess-like appearance. Its relationship with Carbink may be inspired by be inspired by {{wp|eusociality}}, a biological phenomenon which usually manifests in a colony of animals having a sole breeding female, or queen, tended to by her usually infertile offspring, or an example of a highly rare and unique {{wp|mutations}} such {{wp|albinism}} or {{wp|polydactyly}}. | ||
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