In folklore, it can be seen as one of a number of fearsome critters.
en.wikipedia.org All the planes were painted white with blue and yellow trim, with the smiling critter painted on both sides of the plane on the front.
en.wikipedia.org His many sculptures include: squid, lizards, fish, snakes, gators, critters, flowers, butterflies, and similar things.
en.wikipedia.org She concluded that it was a more substantial game than its predecessor, with more to do, a bigger variety of critters to fight and a larger area to explore.
en.wikipedia.org Completing a level results in a bonus and the player getting to repeat the cycle at increased difficulty (for instance, more critters to dodge, narrower steps and so forth).
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