| Typology Amphibian |
| Total Entries 16 |
| Representative Frog |
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Let us contemplate the humble amphibian. Placid, fly-eating, harmless creatures. Traditionally used as ammunition for little boys wishing to gross-out little girls. Boooooooooriiiiiing! In fiction, amphibians can be large and aggressive enough to be a bona-fide threat, with a “Multipurpose Tongue” very conducive to devouring humans in one gulp. Even normal-sized ones can be dangerous, as these often have some sort of poison attack. (Several “Real Life” species are indeed poisonous, but only if you try to eat them, as a rule.) Wizards and witches may sometimes summon these as an attack. After all, turning people into toads is traditional, so why not make use of them afterwards? Although rare, these can be good guys as well. Note that this trope also includes other amphibians. See also “Amphibian at Large”, which many examples also qualify for… ~ Amphibian Assault – TV Tropes
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