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Vaporeon's origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between {{wp|cetacea}}ns, {{wp|Felidae|felines}}, and {{wp|canid}}s. Its feline and fish characteristics may mean that Vaporeon may be a visual pun on the {{wp|catfish}}. The fins and dorsal lining may be based off different types of {{wp|tropical fish}}. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a {{wp|fennec fox}}'s or caracal's ears. It also shares characteristics with {{wp|mermaid}}s. Vaporeon may also be inspired by the {{wp|Telchines}} of Greek mythology, or the {{wp|Merlion}}, a national symbol of {{wp|Singapore}}. Vaporeon's resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on {{wp|Evolution of cetaceans|primitive whales}}, such as {{wp|Kutchicetus}}. | Vaporeon's origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between {{wp|cetacea}}ns, {{wp|Felidae|felines}}, and {{wp|canid}}s. Its feline and fish characteristics may mean that Vaporeon may be a visual pun on the {{wp|catfish}}. The fins and dorsal lining may be based off different types of {{wp|tropical fish}}. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a {{wp|fennec fox}}'s or caracal's ears. It also shares characteristics with {{wp|mermaid}}s. Vaporeon may also be inspired by the {{wp|Telchines}} of Greek mythology, or the {{wp|Merlion}}, a national symbol of {{wp|Singapore}}. Vaporeon's resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on {{wp|Evolution of cetaceans|primitive whales}}, such as {{wp|Kutchicetus}}. Its hood around its neck resembles an old-fashioned hood from the 16th and 17th century - seen on {{wp|Elizabeth I}}'s portrait. | ||
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