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-Tatsugiri seems to be based on {{wp|sushi}}, specifically the ''nigirizushi'' (a type of sushi shaped by hands, instead of rolled): Curly Form resembles a shrimp nigiri, Droopy Form resembles a tuna nigiri, and Stretchy Form resembles an egg or an urchin nigiri. Likewise, {{Shiny}} Curly Form resembles an eel nigiri, Shiny Droopy Form resembles a halibut or a squid nigiri, and Shiny Stretchy Form resembles a salmon nigiri. Tatsugiri also somewhat resembles the {{wp|koi}} fish, which like Tatsugiri has many colored varieties. Its Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}, or the East Asian cultural association of koi (and carp in general) with dragons. It's ability to walk on land and its {{wp|Sarcopterygii|lobed fins}} may be based on {{wp|lungfish}}es and lungfish-like species like the {{wp|Polypterus senegalus|Dragon Fish}}.
+Tatsugiri seems to be based on {{wp|sushi}}, specifically the ''nigirizushi'' (a type of sushi shaped by hands, instead of rolled): Curly Form resembles a shrimp nigiri, Droopy Form resembles a tuna nigiri, and Stretchy Form resembles an egg or an urchin nigiri. Likewise, {{Shiny}} Curly Form resembles an eel nigiri, Shiny Droopy Form resembles a halibut or a squid nigiri, and Shiny Stretchy Form resembles a salmon nigiri. Tatsugiri also somewhat resembles the {{wp|koi}} fish, which like Tatsugiri has many colored varieties.
+Its Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}, or the East Asian cultural association of koi (and carp in general) with dragons. It's ability to walk on land and its {{wp|Sarcopterygii|lobed fins}} may be based on {{wp|lungfish}}es and lungfish-like species like the {{wp|Polypterus senegalus|Dragon Fish}}.
 Tatsugiri's habit of entering Dondozo's mouth is a possible reference to {{wp|Mouthbrooder|mouth-brooding}}, a parenting style performed by some species of catfish where the parent fish will keep their offspring safe by holding them inside their mouth.