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{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Treecko, Grovyle and Sceptile}} | {{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Treecko, Grovyle and Sceptile}} | ||
Appearance-wise, this Pokémon resembles the {{wp|dinosaur}} known as ''{{wp|Dilophosaurus}}''. The orbs of nutrients on its back may be based on the reproductive spores of {{wp|Fern}} species or based on the fact that many {{wp|legume|leguminous plants}} have nitrogen stored in nodes on their roots. The leaves on the tail in combination with the brightly-colored orbs on its back also create a strong resemblance to both the {{wp|yew|yew tree}} and various members of the genus {{wp|Podocarpus|Podocarpus}}. The Treecko line's appearance and mannerisms are also strongly derived from {{wp|Uroplatus|leaf-tailed geckos}}. | Appearance-wise, this Pokémon resembles the {{wp|dinosaur}} known as ''{{wp|Dilophosaurus}}''. The orbs of nutrients on its back may be based on the reproductive spores of {{wp|Fern}} species or based on the fact that many {{wp|legume|leguminous plants}} have nitrogen stored in nodes on their roots. The leaves on the tail in combination with the brightly-colored orbs on its back also create a strong resemblance to both the {{wp|yew|yew tree}} and various members of the genus {{wp|Podocarpus|Podocarpus}}. The Treecko line's appearance and mannerisms are also strongly derived from {{wp|Uroplatus|leaf-tailed geckos}}. | ||
Its mega evolution ability to launch the tail is a reference to {{wp|autotomy}}, a self-defense behavior to shed off its own appendage, shown in many animals such as reptiles, likewise Sceptile, that can later {{wp|Regeneration (biology)|recover}} the lost tail, and the firing ability of {{wp|Rocket launcher|rocket launchers}}, a fire weapon that uses propelled missiles, on which the tree-like tail also resembles a generic {{wp|Rocket_(weapon)|rocket projectile}}, related to its shape and red tip. | |||
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