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Glimmet and its evolved form may be based on a variety of animals with sessile habits, like {{wp|sea anemones}}, {{wp|crinoids}}, and most notably some species of {{wp|sea sponge}}, some of which may bear resemblance to flowers, like the carnivorous {{wp|demosponge}}s of the clade {{wp|cladorhizidae}}. It is common for sponges to use mineralized {{wp|Sponge spicule|spicules}} and chemical deterrents as a form of defense mechanism, which may be the source of inspiration for its {{A|Toxic Debris}} [[Ability]]. | Glimmet and its evolved form may be based on a variety of animals with sessile habits, like {{wp|sea anemones}}, {{wp|crinoids}}, and most notably some species of {{wp|sea sponge}}, some of which may bear resemblance to flowers, like the carnivorous {{wp|demosponge}}s of the clade {{wp|cladorhizidae}}. It is common for sponges to use mineralized {{wp|Sponge spicule|spicules}} and chemical deterrents as a form of defense mechanism, which may be the source of inspiration for its {{A|Toxic Debris}} [[Ability]]. | ||
It may also reference {{wp|copper(II) sulfate}}, a toxic inorganic compound taking the form of blue crystals. Its flower-like characteristics may specifically be a reference to the copper(II) sulfate hydrate {{wp|chalcanthite}}. | It may also reference {{wp|copper(II) sulfate}}, a toxic inorganic compound taking the form of blue crystals. Its flower-like characteristics may specifically be a reference to the copper(II) sulfate hydrate {{wp|chalcanthite}}. Another inspiration may be a {{wp|Lithops}}, which are also known as "pebble plants" or "living stones". | ||
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|fr=Germéclat|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|germe|sprout}}'' and ''{{tt|éclat|radiance or shard}}'' | |fr=Germéclat|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|germe|sprout}}'' and ''{{tt|éclat|radiance or shard}}'' | ||
|es=Glimmet|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Glimmet|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Lumispross|demeaning=From ''{{tt| | |de=Lumispross|demeaning=From ''{{tt|luminare|Latin for to shine}}'' and ''{{tt|Spross|sprout}}'' | ||
|it=Glimmet|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Glimmet|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=초롱순 ''Chorongsun''|komeaning=From {{tt|초롱초롱 ''chorong-chorong''|onomatopoeia for glittering}} and {{tt|순 (筍) ''sun''|sprout}} | |ko=초롱순 ''Chorongsun''|komeaning=From {{tt|초롱초롱 ''chorong-chorong''|onomatopoeia for glittering}} and {{tt|순 (筍) ''sun''|sprout}} | ||
