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Copyrighted characters/creature can't be used as basis for origin. And Gligar being a facehugger is a very, VERY, large stretch.

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 ===Origin===
-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}}.
+Gligar shares physical traits with {{wp|bat}}s, {{wp|gargoyle}}s, and {{wp|scorpion}}s. It may be based on the {{wp|Panorpidae|scorpionfly}}.
 ====Name origin====
-Gligar and Gliger are a combination of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''. Gliger may also be a portmanteau of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|H.R. Giger|Giger}}''.
+Gligar and Gliger are a combination of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.
 ==In other languages==
 {{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Flying
-|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''. May also be a reference to artist {{wp|H.R. Giger}}
+|ja=グライガー ''Gliger''|jameaning=From ''glide'' and ''gargoyle''
 |fr=Scorplane|frmeaning=From ''scorpion'' and ''{{tt|plane|glide}}''
 |es=Gligar|esmeaning=Same as English name