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| In [[cryptozoology]] and sometimes in [[cryptobotany]], a '''cryptid''' (from the Greek "κρύπτω" (''krypto'') meaning "hide") is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but that is unrecognized by a [[scientific consensus]], and whose existence is moreover often regarded as highly unlikely. Noted cryptids include [[Bigfoot]], [[Yeti]], [[Chupacabra]] and the [[Loch Ness Monster]]. | In [[cryptozoology]] and sometimes in [[cryptobotany]], a '''cryptid''' (from the Greek "κρύπτω" (''krypto'') meaning "hide") is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but that is unrecognized by a [[scientific consensus]], and whose existence is moreover often regarded as highly unlikely. Noted cryptids include [[Bigfoot]], [[Yeti]], [[Chupacabra]] and the [[Loch Ness Monster]]. | ||
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| + | *[[Animalia Paradoxa]] | ||
| + | *[[Crypsis]] | ||
| *[[Cryptobotany]] | *[[Cryptobotany]] | ||
| *[[Cryptozoology]] | *[[Cryptozoology]] | ||
| + | *[[Kraken]] | ||
| *[[List of cryptids]] | *[[List of cryptids]] | ||
| *[[List of legendary creatures]] | *[[List of legendary creatures]] | ||
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In cryptozoology and sometimes in cryptobotany, a cryptid (from the Greek "κρύπτω" (krypto) meaning "hide") is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but that is unrecognized by a scientific consensus, and whose existence is moreover often regarded as highly unlikely. Noted cryptids include Bigfoot, Yeti, Chupacabra and the Loch Ness Monster.
See also
- Animalia Paradoxa
- Crypsis
- Cryptobotany
- Cryptozoology
- Kraken
- List of cryptids
- List of legendary creatures
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