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Ariados's appearance is based on the ''{{wp|Myrmarachne formicaria}}'' spider, but with the prosoma (thorax and head area) and opisthosoma (abdominal area) reversed, fitting with its Pokédex entry. Its ability to spin string from its mouth and its [[Toxic Thread (move)|signature move]] likely refer to {{wp|Spitting spider|spitting spiders}}, which spit venomous silk from their {{wp|chelicerae}} to capture prey. Its Sun Pokédex entry and erect, spine-like "hind legs" suggest that it may also draw inspiration from various {{wp|orb-weaver spider}}s (such as {{wp| | Ariados's appearance is based on the ''{{wp|Myrmarachne formicaria}}'' spider, but with the prosoma (thorax and head area) and opisthosoma (abdominal area) reversed, fitting with its [[Pokédex]] entry. Its ability to spin string from its mouth and its [[Toxic Thread (move)|signature move]] likely refer to {{wp|Spitting spider|spitting spiders}}, which spit venomous silk from their {{wp|chelicerae}} to capture prey. Its Sun Pokédex entry and erect, spine-like "hind legs" suggest that it may also draw inspiration from various {{wp|orb-weaver spider}}s (such as the {{wp|Nephila clavata|Jorō spider}} and {{wp|Micrathena sagittata|arrow-shaped micrathena}}). | ||
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