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>The grass starters all share a connection. They all seem to follow themes of evolution in prehistoric eras.
The Bulbasaur family does have the suffix -saur in their name; they are most likely based on reptiles such as the Dicynodont.
The Chikorita family is based on long-necked dinosaurs such as the Apatosaurus.
The Treecko family is based on geckos and several different species of dinosaurs; closely related to tree geckos.
The Turtwig family is based on turtles, tortoises, and dinosaurs such as the ankylosaurus and the aquilosaurus.
The Snivy family is based on snakes, losing legs as it evolves.
Chespin would be the starter representing earth's first mammal: the megazostrodon.
>tfw this makes sense and I actually never noticed that.