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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
In spite of Venonat's name it is not similar to a {{wp|gnat}} in size, physiology or behavior. | 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 also based on a mite, which also sucks blood, is round, and have a pincer-like mouth. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Venonat is likely a combination of ''{{wp|venom}}'' and ''{{wp|gnat}}'' (a small insect). | Venonat is likely a combination of ''{{wp|venom}}'' and ''{{wp|gnat}}'' (a small insect). | ||
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|Compoundeyes|ability}}. | 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|Compoundeyes|ability}}. | ||