Grotle (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Turtwig, Grotle and Torterra}}
Grotle seems to be based on a {{wp|Chelydridae|snapping turtle}}, but it may also originate from a {{wp|World Turtle}}, most likely Akūpāra. The ''{{wp|Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises#Japan|minogame}}'' could be another inspiration.
Grotle seems to be based on a {{wp|Chelydridae|snapping turtle}}, but it may also originate from a {{wp|World Turtle}}, most likely Akūpāra. It also shares characteristics with armored {{wp|Ankylosauria|Ankylosaurs}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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