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|namecustom  = ''Oculus matriarcha'' (''Pikmin 2'')<br>''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia'' (hypertrophic, gravid) (''Pikmin 4'')
|namecustom  = ''Oculus matriarcha'' (''Pikmin 2'')<br>''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)'' (''Pikmin 4'')
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The '''Empress Bulblax''' ({{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. Its markings and general features are similar to those of the [[Bulborb]], but its body is much larger and composed of five distinct segments; the comparatively tiny legs dangle above the ground.
The '''Empress Bulblax''' ({{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. her markings and general features are similar to those of the [[Bulborb]], but its body is much larger and composed of five distinct segments; its comparatively tiny legs dangle above the ground.


Unlike most [[boss]]es, its behavior is different each time it is encountered. In the [[Hole of Beasts]], it must be woken up before battling, rolling from side to side to crush any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] under its weight. In the [[Frontier Cavern]] (as well as the [[Emperor's Realm]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]), it will already be awake and giving birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. In the [[Hole of Heroes]], it does the same while also causing [[boulder]]s to fall when it hits a wall.
Unlike most [[boss]]es, her behavior is different each time it's encountered. In the [[Hole of Beasts]], she must be woken up before battling, rolling from side to side to crush any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] under its weight. In the [[Frontier Cavern]] (as well as the [[Emperor's Realm]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]), she will already be awake, and giving birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. In the [[Hole of Heroes]], she does the same while also causing [[boulder]]s to fall when it hits a wall.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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|weight4 = 20  
|weight4 = 20  
|carriers4 = 40
|carriers4 = 40
|seeds4 = 50<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the in-game [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].</ref>
|seeds4 = 50
|value4 = 20
|value4 = 20
|hp4 = 5000
|hp4 = 5000
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{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}


=== Dalmo's notes ===
===Dalmo's Notes===
{{transcript|The striking polka dots along that expansive hide provide the very image of royal splendor. While that regal presence essential for queenly quality might throw you off your guard, her grand, lumpy figure has more than just visual impact. When provoked, this charmer will roly-poly over and squash any threats! Approach with the utmost caution!|block=y}}
{{transcript|The striking polka dots along that expansive hide provide the very image of royal splendor. While that regal presence essential for queenly quality might throw you off guard, her grand, lumpy figure has more that just visual impact. When provoked, this charmer will roly-poly over and squash any threats! Approach with the utmost caution!|block=y}}


=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
===Olimar's Notes (Pikmin 4)===
{{transcript|Initial observations placed doubt on the capability of the Grub-Dog family to support a strong ant-or beelike social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity for brief periods when certain external parameters are met.
{{transcript|Initial observations placed doubt on the capability of the Grub-Dog family to support a strong ant- or beelike social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity for brief periods when certain external parameters are met.
 
The egg sac of the largest female Grub-Dog within a given range swells to dramatic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species. These females temporarily take on the role of pack matriarch.


The egg sac of the largest female Grub-Dog within a given range swells to drastic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species. These females temporarily take on the role of matriarch.
Also, in pack formation, it has been observed that nearly all males not involved in species reproduction undergo natural sex changes. The characteristics of such specimens are quite intriguing indeed.|block=y}}
Also, in pack formation, it has been observed that nearly all males not involved in species reproduction undergo natural sex changes. The characteristics of such specimens are quite intriguing indeed.|block=y}}


=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
===Louie's Notes (Pikmin 4)===
{{transcript|For a sophisticated delicacy, make a pâté de foie gras from this massively obese creature's liver and spread it over a sesame cracker.|block=y}}
{{transcript|For a sophisticated delicacy, make a pâté de foie gras from this massively obese creature’s liver and spread it over a sesame cracker.|block=y}}


=== ''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide ===
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|The rolling wonder squashed Pikmin and its own larvae. Attack one end of the creature by tossing a small group of purples at her, but call them to your pilot's side before it shakes them off. If they are thrown off, they may land near the creature's rolling midsection.|block=y}}
{{transcript|The rolling wonder squashed Pikmin and its own larvae. Attack one end of the creature by tossing a small group of purples at her, but call them to your pilot's side before it shakes them off. If they are thrown off, they may land near the creature's rolling midsection.|block=y}}


=== Pikmin Garden ===
===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
{{transcript|
餌の枯渇などの環境変化の際に、周辺で最も大きなメスの卵嚢が肥大化し、イモムシのような姿に変化したデメマダラ。大量の子を産み落とし、この個体を女王とした社会形態を取るようになる。
餌の枯渇などの環境変化の際に、周辺で最も大きなメスの卵嚢が肥大化し、イモムシのような姿に変化したデメマダラ。
大量の子を産み落とし、この個体を女王とした社会形態を取るようになる。


特徴 その1 子を産む
特徴 その1 子を産む
:大量のベビーチャッピーを産み出し、最大でおよそ50匹ほどの群れを構成する。
 
:(Image text: 子を餌の豊富な場所へ送り出す生存戦略とも、同族の非常食にするためとも考えられている)
大量のベビーチャッピーを産み出し、最大でおよそ50匹ほどの群れを構成する。


特徴 その2 転がる
特徴 その2 転がる
:体が大きくなり過ぎて、歩くことはできない。体をくねらせたり、転がらせて移動する。
 
:(Image text: 斑紋がない幼生に気づかず、つぶしてしまうこともある)
体が大きくなり過ぎて、歩くことはできない。体をくねらせたり、転がらせて移動する。
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'''Translation'''
'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
{{transcript|
During environmental changes such as food depletion, the egg sac of the largest female in the vicinity becomes enlarged, transforming this Bulborb into a caterpillar-like form. It produces a large number of offspring and a social form is established with this individual as the queen.
During environmental changes such as food depletion, the egg sac of the largest female in the vicinity becomes enlarged, transforming this Bulborb into a caterpillar-like form.
It produces a large number of offspring and a social form is established with this individual as the queen.


Feature #1: Producing offspring
Feature #1: Producing offspring
:It gives birth to a large number of Bulborb Larvae and forms a pack of up to about 50.
 
:(Image text: "It is thought that this may be a survival strategy to send the young to a place where food is abundant, or to provide emergency food for its own kind")
It gives birth to a large number of Bulborb Larvae and forms a pack of up to about 50.


Feature #2: Rolling
Feature #2: Rolling
:Its body grows too large to walk. It moves by twisting its body and rolling around.
 
:(Image text: "Larvae without spots may go unnoticed and be crushed")
Its body grows too large to walk. It moves by twisting its body and rolling around.
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
===''Pikmin 2''===
===Pikmin 2===
To defeat the Empress Bulblax, [[throw]] (preferably [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]]) [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto its face and call them back before it throws them off. After shaking Pikmin off, the boss rolls from side to side across the chamber in an attempt to [[Crushing|crush]] its aggressors, smashing into walls, and making rocks fall from the ceiling in most encounters in the game. Although risky, the Bulblax can be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] if the spray is released on the middle of its elongated torso.
To defeat the Empress Bulblax, [[throw]] (preferably [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]]) [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto her face and call them back before she throws them off. After shaking Pikmin off, the boss rolls from side to side across the chamber in an attempt to [[Crushing|crush]] her aggressors, smashing into walls, and making rocks fall from the ceiling in most encounters in the game. Although risky, the Bulblax can be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] if the spray is released on the middle of its elongated torso.


The Empress Bulblax is one of the few bosses that can vary depending on where the player encounters it: for the Hole of Beasts fight, it is easier to throw the Pikmin on the Empress Bulblax's side to the left and retreat to the alcove in the wall between attacks. Here, it is also effective to [[Group move|swarm]] the body from the left at the start of the battle, before the boss wakes up. Doing this will deal heavy damage if many Pikmin manage to latch onto the Empress.
The Empress Bulblax is one of the few bosses that can vary depending on where the player encounters it: for the Hole of Beasts fight, it is easier to throw the Pikmin on the Empress Bulblax's side to the left and retreat to the alcove in the wall between attacks. Here, it is also effective to [[Group move|swarm]] the body from the left at the start of the battle, before the boss wakes up. Doing this will deal heavy damage if many Pikmin manage to latch onto the Empress.
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During the fights with the Bulborb Larvae, it is suggested that a leader should distract the larvae, preferably at full health and with the [[Metal Suit Z]] obtained, as the larvae can deal a lot of damage otherwise.
During the fights with the Bulborb Larvae, it is suggested that a leader should distract the larvae, preferably at full health and with the [[Metal Suit Z]] obtained, as the larvae can deal a lot of damage otherwise.


When going for the quickest kill possible, (using a captain to bait the Bulborb Larvae away if necessary) swarm all Pikmin against the side. For a safer strategy, c-stick throw the Pikmin at the head and wait for the beast to roll completely. Repeat 3-5 times to win the battle with no losses.
When going for the quickest kill possible, (using a captain to bait the bulborb larvae away if necessary) swarm all Pikmin against the side. For a safer strategy, c-stick throw the Pikmin at the head and wait for the beast to roll completely. Repeat 3-5 times to win the battle with no losses.


===''Pikmin 4''===
===Pikmin 4===
The strategy for the Empress Bulblax are largely the same in ''Pikmin 4'', but it should be noted that [[Rock Pikmin]] are near-flawlessly effective against the beast, as they are immune to crushing and cannot latch onto the boss, which makes it impossible for the Empress Bulblax to throw them off. Rock Pikmin are reccomended for both their appearances in [[Kingdom of Beasts]] and [[Cradle of the Beast]]. Rock Pikmin come at the disadvantage of dealing only half the damage they typically do against the Empress during their regular headbutts, it is more efficient to leave Rock Pikmin to rack up risk-free chip damage while more damaging types like [[Red Pikmin]] or [[Purple Pikmin]] focus on beating the beast. A [[rush]] from a large number of Rock Pikmin also makes for an excellent opener to the fight, but be warned the Empress will begin rolling immediately if you do this. Rock Pikmin are also surprisingly effective against the Empress' [[Bulborb Larva|children]] due to their ability to deal damage immediately on contact instead of having to latch on and attack.
The strategy for the Empress Bulblax are largely the same in ''Pikmin 4'', but it should be noted that [[Rock Pikmin]] are near-flawlessly effective against the beast, as they are immune to crushing and cannot latch onto them, which makes it impossible for the Empress Bulblax to throw them off. They are also, however, only actually recommended by the game for the earliest encounter with her.


It should also be noted that Pikmin thrown off of the empress when she rolls will typically almost always be thrown forward to safety if thrown onto her face, this (combined with the existence of Rock Pikmin) makes it possible to maximise damage output by attacking the empress during her roll, instead of sitting idle during her only attack. If the player deals enough damage while she is rolling, the Empress will more quickly begin rolling again after stopping, making this strategy extra risky (but coming with the benefit of giving her no time to spawn more larvae). Using a combination of Rock Pikmin and Purple Pikmin will help take advantage of the small windows where the Empress stops rolling using their heavy contact damage, particularly Purple Pikmin deal quite a lot of damage to the beast.
In the final cave of the game, [[Cavern for a King]], an Empress Bulblax is encountered on one of the deeper floors, and is fought in a square arena exactly as large as the Bulblax, necessitating the constant use of [[Geyser]]s to dodge her attacks, as well as having to contend with falling [[Rock]]s and [[Bulborb Larva]]e. This is the trickiest and toughest fight against her in the entire franchise if played as expected, particularly since it is unlikely that the player will have access to Rock Pikmin during the encounter. It should be noted that there is an exit located at the rear-end of the arena, which can allow for an easy escape without having to deal with the typically tricky geyser timing. The player can attack her from the rear with a rush while mounted on [[Oatchi]], recall their Pikmin before she rolls, and simply exit the arena. This can take some time, but is considerably more reliable than other strategies.
 
In the final cave of the game, [[Cavern for a King]], an Empress Bulblax is encountered on one of the deeper floors, and is fought in a square arena exactly as large as the Bulblax, necessitating the constant use of [[geyser]]s to dodge its attacks, as well as having to contend with falling [[boulder]]s and [[Bulborb Larva]]e. This is the trickiest and toughest fight against it in the entire franchise if played as expected, particularly since it is unlikely that the player will have access to Rock Pikmin during the encounter. It should be noted that there is an exit located at the rear-end of the arena, which can allow for an easy escape without having to deal with the typically tricky geyser timing. The player can attack it from the rear with a rush while mounted on [[Oatchi]], recall their Pikmin before it rolls, and simply exit the arena. This can take some time, but is considerably more reliable than other strategies.
 
The quickest way to defeat it without items is as-intended, tackling it head-on (or side-on) by constantly swapping sides of the arena to dodge the attacks. [[Rush Boots]] are heavily reccomended as otherwise the window for dodging the attacks is very slim, be wary of Bulborb Larvae also as they can easily pick Pikmin off of Oatchi's back. When it comes to attack the boss when it stands still, hitting it with a rush of all your Pikmin will leave a dent in the Empress's HP. Alternatively, throwing Purple Pikmin can be a less risky, more precise method to piling on lots of damage at once. Another quick way is to simply use items, stunning the boss or chipping its HP a little with bombs before sending in an entire squad of Ultra-spicy sprayed Pikmin will typically be enough to beat it before it can even react.
 
If the player is struggling especially hard with the Cavern for a King variation of this boss, or brought [[Winged Pikmin]] with them to quickly beat several other bosses, the player can simply attack the boss from behind since Winged Pikmin do not mind the ledge. Ultra-Spicy Spray makes this strategy even more reliable. The player should take care, however, as falling boulders can still hit them from below.
 
==In other media==
 
===Pikmin comic===
In the [[Pikmin comic]] strip "Too Stuck to Pluck", an Empress Bulblax tries to pull a [[Red Pikmin]] into its underground nest while the [[Pikmin 4 player character|new Rescue Officer]] pulls it in the opposite direction.


==In other games==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
The Empress Bulblax appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.  
The Empress Bulblax appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
{{smash trophy
{{smash trophy
|image  = Empress Bulblax trophy SSBB.png
|image  = Empress Bulblax trophy SSBB.png
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|type  = Fighter Related
|type  = Fighter Related
|obtain = Random appearance.
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}  
}}


===''WarioWare'' series===
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[File:WarioWare Smooth Moves Pikmin 2 microgame.png|thumb|200px|The Empress Bulblax as it appears in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''.]]
The Empress Bulblax makes a [[Pikmin in other media|cameo]] appearance in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', in a micro-game simply called ''[[mariowiki:Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Pikmin 2]]''. In this micro-game, the player must tilt the Wii Remote to squish some Pikmin. This micro-game returns in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare Gold|WarioWare Gold]]''.
The Empress Bulblax makes a [[Pikmin in other media|cameo]] appearance in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', in a micro-game simply called ''[[mariowiki:Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Pikmin 2]]''. In this micro-game, the player must tilt the Wii Remote to squish some Pikmin. This micro-game returns in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare Gold|WarioWare Gold]]''.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The Empress Bulblax appears as a Primary Spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after enhancing a [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]] spirit. Its unique trait allows fighters to gain a large boost to their overall stats upon eating a food item.
The Empress Bulblax appears as a Primary Spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after enhancing a [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]] spirit. her unique trait allows fighters to gain a large boost to their overall stats upon eating a food item.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="4" | Spirit info || colspan="6" | Augmented Fighter info
! colspan="4" | Spirit info || colspan="6" | Augmented Fighter info
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==Other information==
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia = 70
|piklopedia = 70
|piklopedia4 = 14
|music     = ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Common boss battle]]''
|music2     = ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Common boss battle]]''
|size       = Body length: {{mm|480}}
|music4      = ''[[Music in Pikmin 4#Boss battle (cave)|Boss battle (cave)]]''
|size       = Body length: {{mm|480}}
}}
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|jpcommon  = {{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}.  
|jpcommon  = {{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}.  
|jpname    = {{j|デメマダラ（卵嚢肥大個体）|Deme Madara (rannō hidai kotai)|Spotted Bug-eye (specimen with enlarged egg sac)}}.
|jpname    = {{j|デメマダラ（卵嚢肥大個体）|Deme Madara (rannō hidai kotai)|Spotted Bug-eye (specimen with enlarged egg sac)}}.
|scientific = ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia'' (hypertrophic, gravid). ''Oculus kageyamii'' is the scientific name of the Bulborb species, and ''matriarchia'' being similar to the English word "matriarch", which is the female leader of a community. 'Hypertrophic' relates to {{w|hypertrophy}}, but since there is no mention of the Empress Bulblax suffering from hypertrophy it could simply be in reference to its size, such the [[Titan Blowhog]] and [[Blizzarding Blowhog]]. 'Gravid' simply means pregnant. Before ''Pikmin 4'', the scientific name was simply ''Oculus matriarcha''.
|scientific = ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)'', with ''Oculus kageyamii'' being the scientific name of the Bulborb species, and ''matriarchia'' being similar to the English word "matriarch", which is the female leader of a community. Before ''Pikmin 4'', the scientific name was simply ''Oculus matriarcha''.
|internal  = Its internal name is simply <code>queen</code>.
|internal  = Its internal name is simply <code>queen</code>.
|prerelease = In the [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused early English script]] inside ''Pikmin 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s files, Olimar refers to the Empress Bulblax as "Queen Bulborb", a straightfoward translation of the Japanese nickname, and the species name is misspelled as ''matriarhca''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Empress_Bulblax|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}
|prerelease = In the [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused early English script]] inside the game's files, Olimar refers to the Empress Bulblax as "Queen Bulborb", a straightfoward translation of the Japanese nickname, and the species name is misspelled as ''matriarhca''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Empress_Bulblax|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}
}}
}}


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Empress Bulblax P2 early.png|[[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|Prerelease]] screenshot showing the Empress Bulblax beginning to roll.
Empress Bulblax P2 early.png|[[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|Prerelease]] screenshot showing the Empress Bulblax beginning to roll.
Empress Bulblax P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Empress Bulblax in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Empress Bulblax P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Empress Bulblax in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
P2 Empress Bulblax Petrified.jpg|An Empress Bulblax petrified in the [[Frontier Cavern]].
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Pikmin 4 Empress Bulblax Behind.png|The Empress Bulblax as seen from behind.
Pikmin 4 Empress Bulblax Behind.png|The Empress Bulblax as seen from behind.
P4 Empress Bulblax sleeping.jpg|A sleeping Empress Bulblax in the Piklopedia.
P4 Empress Bulblax sleeping.jpg|A sleeping Empress Bulblax in the Piklopedia.
Dead_Empress_Bulblax_P4.jpg|An Empress Bulblax corpse in the [[Kingdom of Beasts]].
P4 Dead Empress Bulblax.jpg|A defeated Empress Bulblax in the Piklopedia.
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</gallery>


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* It is impossible to wake up the Empress Bulblax in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] in ''Pikmin 2'', no matter how many [[Pikpik carrot]]s are thrown at it. The only other enemies who will not attack in the Piklopedia are the [[Titan Dweevil]] and the [[Segmented Crawbster]].
* It is impossible to wake up the Empress Bulblax in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] in ''Pikmin 2'', no matter how many [[Pikpik carrot]]s are thrown at it. The only other enemies who will not attack in the Piklopedia are the [[Titan Dweevil]] and the [[Segmented Crawbster]].
* The Empress Bulblax is the only member of the [[Grub-dog]] family that cannot kill [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] by eating them.
* The Empress Bulblax is the only member of the [[Grub-dog]] family that cannot kill [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] by eating them.
* The creature resembles a real-world {{w|Termite#Caste system|pregnant queen termite}}.
* The creature resembles a real-world [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termite#Caste_system pregnant queen termite]
* The Empress Bulblax gives live birth to its larval-form offspring. This is not only unique to the ''Pikmin'' franchise, but also to Earth lifeforms.
* The Empress Bulblax gives live birth to its larval-form offspring. This is not only unique to the ''Pikmin'' franchise, but also to Earth lifeforms.
* In ''Pikmin 2'', the Empress Bulblax's specific epithet, ''matriarcha'', indicates that it is considered a different species from its offspring, the Bulborb Larvae (''bambinii''), which is a biological impossibility. ''Pikmin 4'' corrects this by updating the specific epithets of both the Empress Bulblax and the Bulborb Larvae to that of the Bulborb (''kageyamii''), establishing that they are all different forms of the same species.
* In Pikmin 2, the Empress Bulblax's specific epithet, ''matriarcha'', indicates that it is considered a different species from its offspring, the Bulborb Larvae (''bambinii''), which is a biological impossibility. Pikmin 4 corrects this by updating the specific epithets of both the Empress Bulblax and the Bulborb Larvae to that of the Bulborb (''kageyamii''), establishing that they are all different forms of the same species.
*The Japanese Louie's notes mentions cooking the ovaries of the creature instead of its liver. This was also the case for the prototype version of ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} English script.{{cite web|http://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script/Louie%27s_Notes#Empress_Bulblax|Pikmin 2/Early English Script/Louie's Notes|The Cutting Room Floor}}
*The Japanese Louie's notes mentions cooking the ovaries of the creature instead of its liver. This was also the case for the prototype version of ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} English script.{{cite web|http://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script/Louie%27s_Notes#Empress_Bulblax|Pikmin 2/Early English Script/Louie's Notes|The Cutting Room Floor}}
*In ''Pikmin 2'', the Empress Bulblax bizarrely does not appear to have a [[soul]]; when defeated, one does not rise from its corpse. While there exist other enemies that similarly don't have souls, they explicitly are only incapacitated when defeated, unlike the Empress Bulblax, which is clearly dead. This oddity is shared with the [[Toady Bloyster]] (also only exhibiting this anomaly in ''Pikmin 2''), [[Ranging Bloyster]], and [[Titan Dweevil]], along with all members of the [[arachnorb family]] regardless of game.


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Bulborb Larva]]
*[[Emperor Bulblax]]
*[[Emperor Bulblax]]
*[[Fiery Bulblax]]
*[[Fiery Bulblax]]

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