From: Lady Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 16:01:33 +0000 (-0500) Subject: Add some Pokémon Biology notes X-Git-Url: https://git.ladys.computer/Wiki/commitdiff_plain/30c121914e21e6cc487daa35dfd99d8ba7b71a56 Add some Pokémon Biology notes --- diff --git a/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/BiologyNotes.djot b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/BiologyNotes.djot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8611fe --- /dev/null +++ b/Sources/Page/PokemonCanon/BiologyNotes.djot @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# Pokémon Biology Notes + +## 0179 Mareep–0181 Ampharos + +Mareep and its evolutions are characterized by wool atop “rubbery, + electricity‐resistant skin”. +In fact, wool and rubber are subject to the triboelectric effect, + whereby the electrons from the wool are lost to the rubber, giving + the former a positive static charge (explaining Mareep’s abilities, + Static and Plus) and the latter a negative static charge. +This negative charge (i·e, the electrons) is absorbed by the Mareep, + leaving the positive charge to be dispelled by the environment. + +Antistatic sprays can help Mareep’s wool dispel its charge faster; this + is not harmful to the Mareep so long as it does not interfere with + the electron collection occurring on its skin. +In fact, such sprays may boost growth by ensuring Mareep’s wool is able + to replenish its electrons with greater speed. + +Ampharos lacks any wool (unless mega‐evolved) and must collect + electricity from the environment directly. + +## 0453 Croagunk–0454 Toxicroak + +Croagunk stores and secretes poison from the sacs on its cheeks and in + the middle fingers of its hands. +This poison is collected from the environment through Croagunk’s + diet—in domesticity, the poison is typically mild and safe. +Croagunk poison acts on nerve cells and, under heavy dilution, can be + used medicinally as a muscle relaxant. +Domestic Croagunk are trained as masseuses with a carefully monitored + diet to maximize the medicinal effect.