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→Origin: Scallops match it pretty well, too.
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Shellder is similar to a {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". The fact that it latches onto {{p|Slowpoke}} and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es. | Shellder is similar to a {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". Its ability to move by flapping its shell is likely inspired by {{wp|scallops}}. Scallops are also related to the thorny oysters that resemble its evolution {{p|Cloyster}}. The fact that it latches onto {{p|Slowpoke}} and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
