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Lickitung may be based on {{wp|salamander}}s, some of which have tongues up to 10 times the length of their body and may secrete a sticky, irritating substance. Lickitung could also | Lickitung may be based on {{wp|salamander}}s, some of which have tongues up to 10 times the length of their body and may secrete a sticky, irritating substance. Lickitung could also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Iguanodon}}'' genus of dinosaurs, as it shares its characteristic "thumbs." In addition, Lickitung may be based on the ''{{wp|Akaname}}'', a mythical ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' with a single claw on each foot and a gigantic tongue. Akaname are known to lick filth out of bathhouses, similar to Lickitung's habit of licking dirty things clean. | ||
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