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Physically, Charmander has a slender body, a short nose and a long tail as well as other similar lizard-like characteristics; the fact that it does not undergo a metamorphosis stage(beyond its own evolutionary pattern) but instead grows into a larger version of itself as it matures, among other things, indicate that Charmander has more in common with reptiles(like lizards) than with amphibians(like real-world salamanders). | Physically, Charmander has a slender body, a short nose and a long tail as well as other similar lizard-like characteristics; the fact that it does not undergo a metamorphosis stage(beyond its own evolutionary pattern) but instead grows into a larger version of itself as it matures, among other things, indicate that Charmander has more in common with reptiles(like lizards) than with amphibians(like real-world salamanders). | ||
Charmander's Hidden Ability, {{a|Solar Power}}, may have drawn inspiration from the {{wp|Spotted Salamander}}. In | Charmander's Hidden Ability, {{a|Solar Power}}, may have drawn inspiration from the {{wp|Spotted Salamander}}. In July and August of 2010, this species was identified as the first known {{wp|Photosynthesis|photosynthetic}} vertebrate animal, capable of converting energy from sunlight. | ||
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