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Gligar shares physical traits with {{wp|bat}}s, {{wp|gargoyle}}s, and {{wp|scorpion}}s. It may be based on the {{wp|Panorpidae|scorpionfly}}. | Gligar shares physical traits with {{wp|bat}}s, {{wp|gargoyle}}s, and {{wp|scorpion}}s. It may be based on the {{wp|Panorpidae|scorpionfly}}. Given its Japanese name sounding similar to "Giger," as in {{wp|H.R. Giger}}, combined with its habit of latching onto its target's face, Gligar may also be a reference to the {{wp|facehugger}} of the {{wp|alien franchise}}. | ||
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