Post by Atticus on Sept 8, 2017 20:37:48 GMT -5
Bulbasaur
A Bulbasaur (フシギダネ, Fushigidane) is a rare herbivorous reptile found only in the Kantō region. Having arisen a little under 100 million years ago alongside other saurian Pokémon such as Cranidos and Shieldon, it is thought to have outlived its relatives thanks to its ability to absorb sunlight through the bulb on it back by way of a process called photosynthesis. The bulb never stops performing photosynthesis, and as such, the bulb grows continually throughout its entire life span.
Bulbasaur and the rest of its evolutionary line are, however, very hard to come by in the wild. Scientists are in hot debate about whether the species has undiscovered methods to remain elusive that domestic variations do not demonstrate, or if its wild populations have become critically endangered in recent decades. In preparation for the latter, Professor Samuel Oak, a Kantō Pokémon Professor, oversees various domesticated herds of Venusaur in his Pokémon Research Laboratory in Pallete Town, Kantō. To give people a chance to handle the species itself and to spread awareness, the laboratory surrenders one tamed Bulbasaur once a year to new, licensed trainers as their starting Pokémon.
Life span: ? - ? years
Origin: Kantō
Colours: Jungle (normal) and Harlequin (Shiny)
Height: 2'04"
Weight: 15.2 lbs (6.89 kg)
Types: Grass, Poison
Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic
Description
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Behaviour
Development and Reproduction
As a K-selection species with a long lifespan, Bulbasaur reaches sexual maturity at five years old, but often does not choose to attempt mating until they are ten. Usually by this time, they will have reached their Ivysaur or Venusaur stage. Herds are always lead by a lead Bull who is in charge of defending and impregnating the females of the herd, but in larger groups, to prevent inbreeding, other males are allowed to partake. However, unless bonded to a female, males are very often forced to compete with each other either through battle or show. It is not common that a male Bulbasaur will be able to supersede the higher leveled Ivysaur and Venusaur of his herd, or impress a female without his Rafflesia flower in bloom.
Based on the reproduction of their evolutions and the few matings scientists have witnessed, it has been deduced that Bulbasaur's method of reproduction is very similar to some plants, through the process of pollination. Bulbasaur are able to contract the muscles in their back in order to release seed and powder from their bulb, which is the method they use perform various attacks such as Bullet Seed or Poison Powder. Male Bulbasaur who have reached sexual maturity are able to release a special reproductive powder that functions to pollinate other females of its kind, "impregnating" them. The gestation will last up to ten weeks, resulting in only one or two eggs by the time of their birth.
A baby Bulbasaur is born with it a single seed on its back, its roots burrowed beneath the newborn's skin. In this stage, the seed is highly dependent on the Bulbasaur for nutrients. Because of this, Bulbasaur who are under a year old will eat two times its own weight, absorbing large amounts of chloroplasts from other plants and grasses. By the time they reach one year, the bulb will have reached a size suitable to utilize for photosynthesis. No longer dependent on its host, the Bulbasaur will reroute a majority of the time it spent eating into basking in sunlight.
Its mother is most often its primary caretaker, and will lead and carry its babies into lush areas until it reaches its first year. When in danger, females will often move their babies with their vines, placing them in the safety of their flower. Female Bulbasaur do not have the same advantage as their evolved forms, and usually do not partake in mating until they have at least reached their Ivysaur stage.
Diet
References
1. www.reddit.com/r/Pokémon/comments/11kf0m/the_biology_of_pokemon_bulbasaur/
2. scientificpokedex.tumblr.com/tagged/bulbasaur/
A Bulbasaur (フシギダネ, Fushigidane) is a rare herbivorous reptile found only in the Kantō region. Having arisen a little under 100 million years ago alongside other saurian Pokémon such as Cranidos and Shieldon, it is thought to have outlived its relatives thanks to its ability to absorb sunlight through the bulb on it back by way of a process called photosynthesis. The bulb never stops performing photosynthesis, and as such, the bulb grows continually throughout its entire life span.
Bulbasaur and the rest of its evolutionary line are, however, very hard to come by in the wild. Scientists are in hot debate about whether the species has undiscovered methods to remain elusive that domestic variations do not demonstrate, or if its wild populations have become critically endangered in recent decades. In preparation for the latter, Professor Samuel Oak, a Kantō Pokémon Professor, oversees various domesticated herds of Venusaur in his Pokémon Research Laboratory in Pallete Town, Kantō. To give people a chance to handle the species itself and to spread awareness, the laboratory surrenders one tamed Bulbasaur once a year to new, licensed trainers as their starting Pokémon.
Life span: ? - ? years
Origin: Kantō
Colours: Jungle (normal) and Harlequin (Shiny)
Height: 2'04"
Weight: 15.2 lbs (6.89 kg)
Types: Grass, Poison
Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic
Description
here
Behaviour
Development and Reproduction
As a K-selection species with a long lifespan, Bulbasaur reaches sexual maturity at five years old, but often does not choose to attempt mating until they are ten. Usually by this time, they will have reached their Ivysaur or Venusaur stage. Herds are always lead by a lead Bull who is in charge of defending and impregnating the females of the herd, but in larger groups, to prevent inbreeding, other males are allowed to partake. However, unless bonded to a female, males are very often forced to compete with each other either through battle or show. It is not common that a male Bulbasaur will be able to supersede the higher leveled Ivysaur and Venusaur of his herd, or impress a female without his Rafflesia flower in bloom.
Based on the reproduction of their evolutions and the few matings scientists have witnessed, it has been deduced that Bulbasaur's method of reproduction is very similar to some plants, through the process of pollination. Bulbasaur are able to contract the muscles in their back in order to release seed and powder from their bulb, which is the method they use perform various attacks such as Bullet Seed or Poison Powder. Male Bulbasaur who have reached sexual maturity are able to release a special reproductive powder that functions to pollinate other females of its kind, "impregnating" them. The gestation will last up to ten weeks, resulting in only one or two eggs by the time of their birth.
A baby Bulbasaur is born with it a single seed on its back, its roots burrowed beneath the newborn's skin. In this stage, the seed is highly dependent on the Bulbasaur for nutrients. Because of this, Bulbasaur who are under a year old will eat two times its own weight, absorbing large amounts of chloroplasts from other plants and grasses. By the time they reach one year, the bulb will have reached a size suitable to utilize for photosynthesis. No longer dependent on its host, the Bulbasaur will reroute a majority of the time it spent eating into basking in sunlight.
Its mother is most often its primary caretaker, and will lead and carry its babies into lush areas until it reaches its first year. When in danger, females will often move their babies with their vines, placing them in the safety of their flower. Female Bulbasaur do not have the same advantage as their evolved forms, and usually do not partake in mating until they have at least reached their Ivysaur stage.
Diet
References
1. www.reddit.com/r/Pokémon/comments/11kf0m/the_biology_of_pokemon_bulbasaur/
2. scientificpokedex.tumblr.com/tagged/bulbasaur/