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Specific term required. These creatures may be mistakenly identified with patients who have X-linked dystonia Parkinsonism, a genetic movement disorder that can cause bodily contortions. Due to the absence of wolves in their home country, one categorization of these creatures proposes the term “weredogs.” Some of these creatures are named for the “tiktik” or “wakwak” sounds they make overhead. Edward Lansdale led CIA agents in faking wounds (15[2])from these creatures (15[1])during a rebellion (15[1])led by the Huks. Other classes of these creatures have hollow tongues likened to (*) proboscises that can extend over great distances, and some can separate the upper halves of their bodies from the lower. These creatures can be repelled by a whip fashioned from a stingray’s tail, and one variant of these creatures enjoys preying on fetuses in the womb. For 10 points, name this class of bloodthirsty monsters from the Philippines. (10[1])■END■

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