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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Caterpie is {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with serpentine bodies|serpentine}} and resembles the larvae of the {{wp|Spicebush Swallowtail}}, a green caterpillar with yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antennae ({{wp|osmeterium}}) on its head, from which it releases a stench to repel predators. These and the large eye-shaped markings help to startle predators. It shares many characteristics with other larval Pokémon such as {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Sewaddle}}. | Caterpie is {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with serpentine bodies|serpentine}} and resembles the larvae of the {{wp|Spicebush Swallowtail}}, a green caterpillar with yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antennae ({{wp|osmeterium}}) on its head, from which it releases a stench to repel predators. These and the large eye-shaped markings help to startle predators. It shares many characteristics with other larval Pokémon such as {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Sewaddle}}. | ||
[[File:Caterpie emitting stench.png|thumb|right|Caterpie emitting a terrible stench]] | [[File:Caterpie emitting stench.png|thumb|right|Caterpie emitting a terrible stench]] | ||
The antennae on its head will emit a terrible stench from it if the Caterpie is frightened or if the antennae are touched. This serves as an effective protective mechanism against most predators. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort. It can also {{m|String Shot|spit a string from its mouth}} in order to entangle foes as seen in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie uses String Shot on the villainous Team Rocket. | The antennae on its head will emit a terrible stench from it if the Caterpie is frightened or if the antennae are touched. This serves as an effective protective mechanism against most predators. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort. It can also {{m|String Shot|spit a string from its mouth}} in order to entangle foes as seen in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie uses String Shot on the villainous Team Rocket. | ||
Caterpie grow very quickly, and need to eat voraciously in order to meet their energy requirements. They have various adaptations that permit them to devour plant material safely, including an antenna that releases a horrible smell. It will shed its skin many times before finally cocooning itself in thick silk. While some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are disgusted by the idea of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, they are ideal targets for new Trainers as they are weak in the wild and evolve into their final forms at a low level. | Caterpie grow very quickly, and need to eat voraciously in order to meet their energy requirements. They have various adaptations that permit them to devour plant material safely, including an antenna that releases a horrible smell. It will shed its skin many times before finally cocooning itself in thick silk. While some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are disgusted by the idea of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, they are ideal targets for new Trainers as they are weak in the wild and evolve into their final forms at a low level. | ||
Caterpie can often be found in wooded areas, such as [[Viridian Forest]]. | |||
Caterpie can often be found in wooded areas, such as [[Viridian Forest]] | |||
Caterpie primarily feed on vegetation, such as tree leaves. According to [[Pokémon Adventures]], its favorite food is the Vermilion flower. | Caterpie primarily feed on vegetation, such as tree leaves. According to [[Pokémon Adventures]], its favorite food is the Vermilion flower. | ||