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Shellder is similar to {{wp|bivalve}}s, more specifically the {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". | Shellder is similar to {{wp|bivalve}}s, more specifically the {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". | ||
Its parasitic relationship to Slowpoke may be inspired by leeches. Interesting enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs. | Its parasitic relationship to Slowpoke may be inspired by leeches. Interesting enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs. Also despite many common misconceptions, most leeches are not just parasites but also predators. Leech often hunt small invertebrates, which they then devour whole. This can explain why instead of merely attaching itself to Slowpoke's flesh, they instead attempt to bite onto and even consume the head or tail of the host Slowpoke. | ||
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