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Machop
So here's yet another pokemon being reinvented.
Machops are bipedal reptiles that have evolved from therapod dinosaurs. Evolution has driven them so far away from their ancestors as whales from Pakicetids.
The arms have become more elongated and stronger. This are used as the creatures primary weapon. They have a heavy ossficated mass covering the region between the ulna and radius joint to the knuckles. They assested brutal blows with them to hunt prey down.
Being very territorail and agressive creatures they also engage in extended combats between themselfs. Cases have been known in which humans are killed by this three feet tall creatures.
The skulls are formed by very thick rigid bones, that prevent fractures during the fights. The three crest on it are very resistend as well. They posses serrated edges which are also used during fighting.
For some reason they walk on one single toe, much like as horses. While two other toes are reduced in size simply remain pressed agains the leg.
Background thanks to:
bashcorpo