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 ===Origin===
-In spite of Venonat's name, it is not similar to a {{wp|gnat}} in size, physiology, or behavior, other than on its compound eyes. It is likely primarily based on a {{wp|mite}}, which also sucks blood, is round, and has a pincer-like mouth. Based on its [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver]] [[Pokédex]] entries and the fact that it evolves into a {{wp|moth}}, Venonat may also draw inspiration from venomous {{wp|caterpillar}}s, such as those belonging to the ''{{wp|Megalopyge}}'' genus.
+Venonat appears to be based on {{wp|mite}}s or {{wp|tick}}s, which also have round bodies and use their pincer-like mouths to {{m|Leech Life|suck blood}}. It is also similar to {{wp|flea}}s due to its large hind legs that it uses to hop around. It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|caterpillar#Human health|venomous caterpillar}}s such as the {{wp|flannel moth|puss caterpillar}} due to its numerous long, stiff {{wp|Urticating hair|hairs}} and the fact that it evolves into a {{wp|moth}}. Its large {{wp|compound eye}}s function like {{wp|radar}} and resemble {{wp|parabolic reflector}}s.
 ====Name origin====
-Venonat is likely a combination of ''{{wp|venom}}'' and ''{{wp|gnat}}'' (a small insect).
+Venonat may be combination of ''{{wp|venom}}'' and ''{{wp|gnat}}''.
-Kongpang is possibly a combination of こんちゅう ''konchū'' (insect) and ''pang'' (the sound that a {{wp|radar}} makes, referring to its radar-like eyes). It could also be a shortening of コンパウンド　アイ ''compound eye'', both referring to its eyes and its {{a|Compound Eyes|Ability}}.
+Kongpang may be a combination of こんちゅう ''{{tt|konchū|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|pang|the sound that radar makes}}''. It may also be a shortening of コンパウンド　アイ ''compound eye''.
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