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Palpitoad appears to be based on a {{wp|toad}} {{wp|tadpole}}. Its lumps may be inspired by toads' "warts" (known as {{wp|parotoid gland}}s), combined with {{wp|loudspeaker}} {{wp|electrodynamic speaker driver|drivers}}. This connection may stem from the croaking behavior seen with male frogs, which do so to attract mates. It may also be inspired by the {{wp|common Surinam toad}}, an aquatic amphibian whose back is covered in pockets that hold its eggs. Its [[Pokédex]] entry mentions the fact that it creates vibrations underwater, much like how the common Surinam toad is able to sense vibrations underwater. | Palpitoad appears to be based on a {{wp|toad}} {{wp|tadpole}}. Its lumps may be inspired by toads' "warts" (known as {{wp|parotoid gland}}s), combined with {{wp|loudspeaker}} {{wp|electrodynamic speaker driver|drivers}}. This connection may stem from the croaking behavior seen with male frogs, which do so to attract mates. It may also be inspired by the {{wp|common Surinam toad}}, an aquatic amphibian whose back is covered in pockets that hold its eggs. Its [[Pokédex]] entry mentions the fact that it creates vibrations underwater, much like how the common Surinam toad is able to sense vibrations underwater. | ||
Palpitoad and Tympole's designs were worked backwards from Seismitoad's design.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' | Palpitoad and Tympole's designs were worked backwards from Seismitoad's design.<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> | ||
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