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Salamence seems to be based on the archetypal {{wp|European dragon}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|salamander}}, most likely the {{wp|Hida salamander}} or {{wp|Anderson's salamander}}; this is backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as {{wp|external gills}}. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians. Alternatively, it might take inspiration from the {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|mythical animal of the same name}}, which is often conflated with dragons or treated as a dragon, as evidenced by its ability to learn numerous {{type|Fire}} moves by leveling up, and its [[Pokédex]] entry describing its propensity for breathing fire. | Salamence seems to be based on the archetypal {{wp|European dragon}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|salamander}}, most likely the {{wp|Hida salamander}} or {{wp|Anderson's salamander}}; this is backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as {{wp|external gills}}. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians. Alternatively, it might take inspiration from the {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|mythical animal of the same name}}, which is often conflated with dragons or treated as a dragon, as evidenced by its ability to learn numerous {{type|Fire}} moves by leveling up, and its [[Pokédex]] entry describing its propensity for breathing fire. | ||
Mega Salamence's wing and head shape resemble that of a {{wp|Fighter aircraft|fighter jet}}. Mega Salamence tucking in its front legs into the gaps on its belly, as well as its stiff yet flexible wings, may be based on {{wp|Hang gliding|hang gliding}}. Its name "the blood-soaked crescent" could be a reference to {{wp|Lunar eclipse| | Mega Salamence's wing and head shape resemble that of a {{wp|Fighter aircraft|fighter jet}}. Mega Salamence tucking in its front legs into the gaps on its belly, as well as its stiff yet flexible wings, may be based on {{wp|Hang gliding|hang gliding}}. Its name, "the blood-soaked crescent", could be a reference to {{wp|Lunar eclipse|blood moons}}. | ||
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