Editing Grub-dog family

The '''Grub-Dog family''' ({{j|イヌムシ科|Inu Mushi Ka|bug dog family}}) contains "true" bulborbs, as well as several other species in the {{pg}}. The most well-known member of this family is the [[Bulborb]] (or Red Bulborb in {{p2}}, Spotty Bulborb in {{p1}}).

[[Bulborb (disambiguation)|Bulborb]]s, [[Bulbear]]s, [[Bulblax]]es, and [[Eye-Stalker Bulbeel|Bulbeels]] are all part of the ''Oculus'' genus. All "true" bulborbs belong to the ''Oculus kageyamii'' species, while bulbears belong to the ''Oculus terribilis'' species. There are still different subspecies for these creatures, unlike bulblaxes and bulbeels. [[Water Dumple]]s and [[Long Water Dumple]]s are part of the ''Ichthyosa'' genus, as they are much different than the creatures listed previously. [[Fiery Dwarf Bulblax]]es belong to the [[Breadbug family]], despite [[mistake]]nly having the ''Oculus'' genus.

This mistake may have been made because in the games, it was previously believed that [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s were undeveloped bulborbs, but it was later discovered that they are a species of their own and actually belong to the breadbug family.

In ''Pikmin'', the spots on the backs of grub-dogs pulsate in size, even when the game is paused, but since Dwarf Bulborbs belong to the breadbug family, they do not have this characteristic. Further, the spots on Bulborbs oscillate in size slower than the spots on the other two grub-dog types. In every other ''Pikmin'' game, they stay the same size.

===Albino Dwarf Bulborb===

[[File:Pikmin Garden Albino Dwarf Bulborb render.png|left|150px]]

===Bulborb===

[[File:Pikmin Garden Bulborb render.png|left|150px]]

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus''

The Bulborb is arguably the most well-known enemy in all of the ''Pikmin'' games, and is often just as much a staple for the games as the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] themselves. It is called the "Spotty Bulborb" in ''Pikmin'' and the "Red Bulborb" in ''Pikmin 2''.

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[[File:Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png|left|150px]]

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii''

 

===Dwarf Bulbear===

Like the [[Spotty Bulbear]], the Dwarf Bulbear appears in all four major ''Pikmin'' games. They resemble miniature [[Spotty Bulbear]]s, but unlike Dwarf Bulborbs, are actually juvenile Bulbears. Bulbears in particular are known for hunting along set patrol routes in search for prey, but these immature grub-dogs do not yet have established routes, and thus rely on their parent to guide them towards food.

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[[File:Dwarf Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]

Scientific Name: ''Oculus stomagelus larva (2nd molt)''

 

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===Emperor Bulblax===

The Emperor Bulblax is the final boss in the first ''Pikmin'' game. This beast resembles a flabby yellow Bulborb with small red eyes and a large, moss-covered backside. Its attacks include licking the ground with its tongue (with the intent to eat any Pikmin that happen to be there), licking its face (to get rid of offending Pikmin), and jumping high into the air to crush and shake off Pikmin. The safest strategy by far is to have Yellow Pikmin grab nearby [[bomb-rock]]s and have the Bulblax ingest them.

The Emperor Bulblax appears again in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'', though this time it is much smaller, much weaker, and much more common: it appears in multiple caves, sometimes twice or three times in the same sublevel. Although it still possesses its signature rock-hard hide, it is significantly less mossy.

 

===Empress Bulblax===

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)/ Oculus matriarchia''

The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and in the Hole of Heroes, causes boulders to fall from the ceiling. In all ''Pikmin 2'' appearances beside the ''Hole of Beasts'', the Empress continuously gives birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax is once again fought 3 times. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', it will not give birth in the first fight, will in the second fight, and will drop boulders in the third fight. In the third battle, however, Bulborb Larva will fall from the ceiling instead of being birthed by the Bulblax.

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===Eye-Stalker Bulbeel===

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The Eye-Stalker Bulbeel is an aquatic variant of the Bulborb that appears in ''Hey! Pikmin''. It strongly resembles a purple eel with red fins, light blue stripes on its sides, and a tan belly. Its mouth appears small and puckered when not attacking. They are found emerging from underwater pits.

 

 

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[[File:Fiery Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]]

 

 

 

 

[[File:Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]

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The Frosty Bulborb is an icy variant of the Bulborb that appears in ''Pikmin 4''. They resemble normal Bulborbs in appearance, but are blue in coloration and have an ice crystal covering their back. If the ice has not been melted, they freeze all Pikmin, except Ice Pikmin, that come in contact with any part of its body. They are the adult form of the Dwarf Frosty Bulborb.

 

 

[[File:P2 Hairy Bulborb Icon.png|left|150px]]

 

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii folliculus''

 

 

 

 

 

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus (polypoid)''

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Orange Bulborb===

[[File:Orange Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]

Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii orangium''

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Water Dumple===

 

Water Dumples are enemies in all four main ''Pikmin'' games. They are part of the grub-dog family, despite having different appearances for aquatic habitation, and also having similar eating habits. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. Depending on the game, they are either colored blue or purple, and resemble shellfish with large mouths. Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as the player takes caution or [[swarm]]s them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

==See also==

*[[Breadbug family]]

==References==

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