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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Wurmple appears to be based on a {{wp|caterpillar}} | 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| | 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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