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*The monster [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Carnivine_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29 shares its name], possibly by coincidence, with a [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon Pokémon]. | *The monster [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Carnivine_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29 shares its name], possibly by coincidence, with a [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon Pokémon]. | ||
*Carnivines also bear a thematic similarity to the Piranha Plants of ''Super Mario'' fame, though they lack the tropical coloring and mottled appearance. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 28 September 2016
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Carnivine | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ひとくいそう |
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| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
The Carnivine (formerly Carnivore Plant; Snapper in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV, it is a monstrous plant with three flowers that act as mouths.
Characteristics
The body of a carnivine is arranged in three layers, with the bottom composed of its leg-like roots, the middle being made of a circle of large, green leaves, and the top holding its three white, fanged flowers, connected to the leafy section by flexible stems.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
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| Dropped Item | Medicinal herb (1/16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
Etymology
Carnivine is possibly a spin on the original, Carnivore Plant, combining carnivore, a being that eats meat, with vine, a tendril-like component found on some plants.
Variants
Venus Guytrap
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| Dropped Item | Seed of Resilience (1/128) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mandragore
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| Dropped Item | Seed of Magic (1/128) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | NES, PSX, DS, Mobile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Similar Monsters
Trivia
- The monster shares its name, possibly by coincidence, with a Pokémon.
- Carnivines also bear a thematic similarity to the Piranha Plants of Super Mario fame, though they lack the tropical coloring and mottled appearance.
Gallery
Mandragore
