Arctozolt (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Arctozolt, like its counterparts, may be based on the concept of {{wp|Chimera (paleontology)|chimera}} in paleontology, which refers to fossils reconstructed from multiple different species or genus of animals, resulting in an inaccurate and mistaken understanding of the animals's biology. In the case of Arctozolt, its top half appears to be based on a {{wp|Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid}}, while its bottom half appears to be based on an aquatic reptile, like a {{wp|Plesiosauria|plesiosaur}}, {{wp|mosasaur}} or {{wp|ichthyosaur}}. Arctozolt and its counterparts may also reference the {{wp|Crystal Palace Dinosaurs}}, a series of scientifically inaccurate dinosaur sculptures displayed at the {{wp|Crystal Palace Park}}. Arctozolt may particularly reference the ''{{wp|Ichthyosaurus}}'' statue included in the series.