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The ''' | 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, [[ | [[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|mistakenly]] 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. | 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. | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Albino Dwarf Bulborb=== | ===Albino Dwarf Bulborb=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:P4 Albino Dwarf Bulborb.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | {{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | ||
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===Bulborb=== | ===Bulborb=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:P4 Bulborb Render.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Bulborb}} | {{main|Bulborb}} | ||
Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus'' | Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus'' | ||
The Bulborb is arguably the most | The Bulborb is arguably the most famous enemy in all ''Pikmin'' games, and is often just as much a staple for the games as the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] themselves. The Bulborb was originally known as the "Spotty Bulborb", but as other Bulborb variations were discovered, all with spots, it was renamed. | ||
Bulborbs, like most | Bulborbs, like most bulborbs, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough force, but caution should always be taken, as these gluttonous predators can swallow several Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results, though the safest method is often just to toss heavy [[Purple Pikmin]] onto its back. | ||
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Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii'' | Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii'' | ||
Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are born without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. | Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are born without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. These small enemies are continuously born from some [[Empress Bulblax]]es, but can be found without an Empress Bulblax in the cave. | ||
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===Emperor Bulblax=== | ===Emperor Bulblax=== | ||
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===Empress Bulblax=== | ===Empress Bulblax=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:P4 Empress Bulblax Render.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Empress Bulblax}} | {{main|Empress Bulblax}} | ||
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Scientific Name: ''Ichthyosa felinis'' | Scientific Name: ''Ichthyosa felinis'' | ||
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. | 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. They resemble blue shellfish with relatively large mouths. Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as the player takes caution and [[Group move|swarms]] them. | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}. According to the [[Pikmin Garden]] website, this is due to their resemblance to space dogs. Moreover, the word "Bulborb" is derived from the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet space dog [[Minor characters#Bulbie|Bulbie]]. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}} | "Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}. According to the [[Pikmin Garden]] website, this is due to their resemblance to space dogs. Moreover, the word "Bulborb" is derived from the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet space dog [[Minor characters#Bulbie|Bulbie]]. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}} The genus names of most Bulborbs is ''Oculus'', which is Latin for "eye", and the species name of most of them is ''kageyamii'', which is most likely taken from Daisuke Kageyama, one of the developers credited for creature design. | ||
The genus most Bulborbs | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Grubdog4.jpg|A large variety of Grub-dogs as seen in | Grubdog4.jpg|A large variety of Grub-dogs as seen in Pikmin 4. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||