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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Metapod appears to be based upon an amalgamation of butterfly chrysalises, resembling the general shape of a {{wp|Papilio polyxenes|black swallowtail}} chrysalis (or possibly a {{wp|Pieris brassicae|large white}}) with a large nose-like protrusion and side protrusions resembling a {{wp|Battus polydamas|polydamas swallowtail}} or {{wp|Battus philenor|pipevine swallowtail}} chrysalis. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Metapod is a combination of ''{{wp | Metapod is a combination of ''{{wp|metamorphosis}}'' and ''pod'' (referring to its {{wp|Pupa|chrysalis}} state). | ||
Transel may be a combination of ''transform'' and ''{{wp|cell}}'' or ''shell''. | Transel may be a combination of ''transform'' and ''{{wp|cell}}'' or ''shell''. |
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