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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking}} | {{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking}} | ||
Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to {{wp|hermit crab}}s, though it is physically similar to {{wp| | Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to {{wp|hermit crab}}s, though it is physically similar to {{wp|hippopotamus}}es, {{wp|otter}}s, and {{wp|giant salamander}}s. Slowbro's appearance may also be a reference to the mythical {{wp|sazae-oni}}, a magical sea demon of {{wp|Japanese folklore}} distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell. | ||
Its parasitic relationship with Shellder may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es. Interestingly enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs. | Its parasitic relationship with Shellder may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es. Interestingly enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs. | ||