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Wooper seems to be based on a larval {{wp|salamander}}, which has a flat tail and feathery, external gills. Its {{Shiny}} sprite gives it a similar coloration to that of {{wp|Albinism|albino}}, {{wp|Leucism|leucistic}}, and flavistic color mutants, or an {{wp|axolotl}}, a species of salamander that keeps its gills and remains in the water for all of its life because it never develops lungs. | Wooper seems to be based on a larval {{wp|salamander}}, which has a flat tail and feathery, external gills. Its {{Shiny}} sprite gives it a similar coloration to that of {{wp|Albinism|albino}}, {{wp|Leucism|leucistic}}, and flavistic color mutants, or an {{wp|axolotl}}, a species of salamander that keeps its gills and remains in the water for all of its life because it never develops lungs. | ||
Paldean Wooper appears to be inspired by the highly poisonous skin that many species of salamanders are known for. Its gills are in the shape of a {{wp|skull and crossbones}}, a hazard symbol used as a warning for poisonous substances. | Paldean Wooper appears to be inspired by the highly poisonous skin that many species of salamanders are known for. Its gills are in the shape of a {{wp|skull and crossbones}}, a hazard symbol used as a warning for poisonous substances. It may also be inspired by ''{{w|Mudskipper|mudskippers}}''. | ||
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