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Zubat's design is inspired by bats, specifically {{wp|vampire | Zubat's design is inspired by bats, specifically {{wp|vampire bat}}s, which produce toxic saliva with {{wp|anticoagulant}} properties that is secreted when biting prey to draw blood. Zubat's lack of eyes may come from the misconception that bats are blind or primarily depend on {{wp|echolocation}} to navigate. The claim that Zubat suffers harm, even burns when exposed to sunlight alludes to mythological {{wp|vampire}}s. | ||
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