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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Dunsparce}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Dunsparce}} | ||
Dunsparce | Dunsparce appears to be based on the snake-like {{wp|Tsuchinoko}} cryptid of Japan; it appears to be a visual pun on ''bachi hebi'' (''bee snake''), as the creature is known in some regions, combining bee- and snake-like features. | ||
Dunsparce may also draw some inspiration from {{wp|Sphingidae|sphinx moth caterpillars}}, also known as hornworms, which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. This is mostly apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} of some species, combined with its horn-like tail. Its closed eyes may reference blind cave-dwelling animals. | Dunsparce may also draw some inspiration from {{wp|Sphingidae|sphinx moth caterpillars}}, also known as hornworms, which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. This is mostly apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} of some species, combined with its horn-like tail. Its closed eyes may reference blind cave-dwelling animals. | ||