Wurmple (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
Wurmple appears to be based on a {{wp|caterpillar}}, such as the {{wp|Battus philenor|pipevine swallowtail}} larva due to its red color and many nodules along its body. Its ability to inject poison might also be based on {{wp|Caterpillar#Human health|caterpillar stings}}.  
Wurmple appears to be based on a {{wp|caterpillar}} such as the {{wp|Battus philenor|pipevine swallowtail}} {{wp|larva}} due to its red color and the many nodules along its body. Its ability to inject poison may be based on {{wp|Caterpillar#Human health|caterpillar stings}}.  


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Wurmple may be a combination of ''{{wp|worm}}'' and ''{{tt|apple|reffering too its food}}'' or ''simple''.
Wurmple may be a combination of ''{{wp|worm}}'' and ''{{tt|rumple|creased or wrinkled in texture}}'' or ''simple''.


Kemusso may be derived from 毛虫 ''{{tt|kemushi|caterpillar}}''.
Kemusso may be derived from 毛虫 ''{{tt|kemushi|caterpillar}}''.
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