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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 are additionally in the ''kageyamii'' species, while bulbears belong to the ''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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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. | 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. | ||
== Members == | ==Members== | ||
===Albino Dwarf Bulborb=== | |||
=== Albino Dwarf Bulborb === | [[File:Albino Dwarf Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
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{{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | {{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | ||
Albino Dwarf Bulborbs are the larval form of Bulborbs which have undergone their first molt and appear in ''Pikmin 4''. They act like normal Dwarf Bulborbs but look a little different with their white to red ombré back in place of the normal spotty one. They are nocturnal and only appear at night or in caves as to avoid predation from adult Bulborbs. | |||
Albino Dwarf Bulborbs are the larval form of Bulborbs which have undergone their first molt and appear in ''Pikmin 4''. They act like normal Dwarf Bulborbs but look a little different with their white to | |||
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=== Bulborb === | ===Bulborb=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Bulborb}} | {{main|Bulborb}} | ||
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. | |||
The Bulborb is arguably the most | |||
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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=== Bulborb Larva === | ===Bulborb Larva=== | ||
[[File:Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Bulborb Larva}} | {{main|Bulborb Larva}} | ||
Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are 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. | |||
Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are | |||
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=== Dwarf Bulbear === | ===Dwarf Bulbear=== | ||
[[File:Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Dwarf Bulbear}} | {{main|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. | 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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=== Dwarf Frosty Bulborb === | ===Dwarf Frosty Bulborb=== | ||
[[File:Dwarf Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Dwarf Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Dwarf Frosty Bulborb}} | {{main|Dwarf Frosty Bulborb}} | ||
The Dwarf Frosty Bulborb is an icy variant of the Dwarf Bulborb that appears in ''Pikmin 4''. They resemble Dwarf Bulborbs in appearance, but are blue in coloration and have 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. Unlike other Dwarf Bulborbs, they are actually grub-dogs and are the juvenile form of the Frosty Bulborb. | The Dwarf Frosty Bulborb is an icy variant of the Dwarf Bulborb that appears in ''Pikmin 4''. They resemble Dwarf Bulborbs in appearance, but are blue in coloration and have 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. Unlike other Dwarf Bulborbs, they are actually grub-dogs and are the juvenile form of the Frosty Bulborb. | ||
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=== Emperor Bulblax === | ===Emperor Bulblax=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Emperor Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Emperor Bulblax}} | {{main|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 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. | ||
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=== Empress Bulblax === | ===Empress Bulblax=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Empress Bulblax Spirit.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Empress Bulblax}} | {{main|Empress Bulblax}} | ||
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 sometimes causing boulders to fall from the ceiling. During later caves in ''Pikmin2'', the Empress continuously giving birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax can also give birth to new Bulborb Larvae during the battle, but instead of actually producing them, they fall from the ceiling like boulders. | |||
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 | |||
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=== Eye-Stalker Bulbeel === | ===Eye-Stalker Bulbeel=== | ||
[[File:Eye-Stalker Bulbeel.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Eye-Stalker Bulbeel.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Eye-Stalker Bulbeel}} | {{main|Eye-Stalker Bulbeel}} | ||
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. | 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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=== Fiery Bulblax === | ===Fiery Bulblax=== | ||
[[File:Fiery Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Fiery Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Fiery Bulblax}} | {{main|Fiery Bulblax}} | ||
The Fiery Bulblax is found in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'', it is a rather odd-looking creature. Its entire body has a melted appearance, and one of its eyes is smaller than the other, possibly an eye tic. This mean-looking creature's skin secretes chemicals which combust upon exposure to oxygen, setting its body aflame. Only [[Red Pikmin]] can withstand the blaze this creature's body produces. However, if lured into water, the flames can be extinguished, making it a prime target for [[Blue Pikmin]]. | The Fiery Bulblax is found in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'', it is a rather odd-looking creature. Its entire body has a melted appearance, and one of its eyes is smaller than the other, possibly an eye tic. This mean-looking creature's skin secretes chemicals which combust upon exposure to oxygen, setting its body aflame. Only [[Red Pikmin]] can withstand the blaze this creature's body produces. However, if lured into water, the flames can be extinguished, making it a prime target for [[Blue Pikmin]]. | ||
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=== Frosty Bulborb === | ===Frosty Bulborb=== | ||
[[File:Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Frosty Bulborb}} | {{main|Frosty Bulborb}} | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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=== Hairy Bulborb=== | ===Hairy Bulborb=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Hairybulborb.jpg|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Hairy Bulborb}} | {{main|Hairy Bulborb}} | ||
Hairy Bulborbs are enemies exclusive to ''Pikmin 2''. A Bulborb variant which shares many traits with the [[Bulborb]], Hairy Bulborbs are mostly white, with a brown nose and blue spots. The most notable characteristic of this particular subspecies is a plume of fluffy white hair on the creature's back, which insulates its body as an adaption to a colder habitat, and it falls off in battle. | Hairy Bulborbs are enemies exclusive to ''Pikmin 2''. A Bulborb variant which shares many traits with the [[Bulborb]], Hairy Bulborbs are mostly white, with a brown nose and blue spots. The most notable characteristic of this particular subspecies is a plume of fluffy white hair on the creature's back, which insulates its body as an adaption to a colder habitat, and it falls off in battle. | ||
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=== Jumbo Bulborb === | ===Jumbo Bulborb=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Jumbo Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Jumbo Bulborb}} | {{main|Jumbo Bulborb}} | ||
Jumbo Bulborbs are abnormal Bulborbs that appear in ''Pikmin 4''. They are more aggressive and larger than normal Bulborbs due to a chromosomal irregularity during the Bulborbs early life. Unlike other Bulborbs, Jumbo Bulborbs are not found sleeping and may hide in vegetation to ambush unsuspecting prey. | Jumbo Bulborbs are abnormal Bulborbs that appear in ''Pikmin 4''. They are more aggressive and larger than normal Bulborbs due to a chromosomal irregularity during the Bulborbs early life. Unlike other Bulborbs, Jumbo Bulborbs are not found sleeping and may hide in vegetation to ambush unsuspecting prey. | ||
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=== Long Water Dumple === | ===Long Water Dumple=== | ||
[[File:Long Water Dumple Creature Log.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Long Water Dumple Creature Log.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Long Water Dumple}} | {{main|Long Water Dumple}} | ||
The Long Water Dumple is the boss of sector 2 in ''Hey! Pikmin''. It is an elongated, eel-like variant of the [[Water Dumple]], with bright yellow spots, a pink mouth lined with sharp teeth, and hair-like follicles on its head. They have two eye-stalks with glowing orbs on the end that act as its eyes, similar to Bulborbs. | The Long Water Dumple is the boss of sector 2 in ''Hey! Pikmin''. It is an elongated, eel-like variant of the [[Water Dumple]], with bright yellow spots, a pink mouth lined with sharp teeth, and hair-like follicles on its head. They have two eye-stalks with glowing orbs on the end that act as its eyes, similar to Bulborbs. | ||
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=== Orange Bulborb === | ===Orange Bulborb=== | ||
[[File:Orange Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Orange Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Orange Bulborb}} | {{main|Orange Bulborb}} | ||
The Orange Bulborb is an enemy in ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''. Its appearance closely resembles that of other Bulborbs, but this particular variant sports an orange rump with black spots and a black face. Its yellow, bloodshot eyes are an indicator of this dangerous creature's vicious temperament. | |||
The Orange Bulborb is an enemy in ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'' | |||
As with other Bulborbs, this animal is usually found snoozing. It does not have any particular resistances or special attacks, and can't stuff any more Pikmin into its mouth than its relatives, but should still be approached with caution: Orange Bulborbs are especially easy to wake from a nap, and can often be extremely difficult to defeat without losing any Pikmin, even when using traditional Bulborb-fighting tactics. | As with other Bulborbs, this animal is usually found snoozing. It does not have any particular resistances or special attacks, and can't stuff any more Pikmin into its mouth than its relatives, but should still be approached with caution: Orange Bulborbs are especially easy to wake from a nap, and can often be extremely difficult to defeat without losing any Pikmin, even when using traditional Bulborb-fighting tactics. | ||
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=== Sovereign Bulblax === | ===Sovereign Bulblax=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Sovereign Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Sovereign Bulblax}} | {{main|Sovereign Bulblax}} | ||
The Sovereign Bulblax is a large enemy that appears in ''Pikmin 4''. It closely resembles the Emperor Bulblax, with the difference being its size and the amount of vegetation and rocks on its back. The name can also retroactively be applied to the Emperor Bulblax fought at the end of ''Pikmin''. | |||
The Sovereign Bulblax is a large enemy that appears in ''Pikmin 4''. It | |||
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=== Spotty Bulbear === | ===Spotty Bulbear=== | ||
[[File:Spotty Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Spotty Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Spotty Bulbear}} | {{main|Spotty Bulbear}} | ||
Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all four main ''Pikmin'' games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance, but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble up many more Pikmin. From a distance, they are easily distinguishable by their tan faces and black bodies with red spots. Often, a Spotty Bulbear is followed by a group of [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s. | |||
Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all four main ''Pikmin'' games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble more Pikmin | |||
These beasts sleep most of the time in | These beasts sleep most of the time in ''Pikmin'', but still pose a realistic threat, as they are a good deal tougher than Spotty Bulborbs. In ''Pikmin 2'', they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making them all the more dangerous. However, they only travel along set paths, which makes them easy to avoid if their routes can be determined. Dwarf Bulbears may also follow them while they patrol. | ||
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=== Water Dumple === | ===Water Dumple=== | ||
[[File:Water Dumple P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Water Dumple P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Water Dumple}} | {{main|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. 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. | |||
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. | |||
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=== Whiptongue Bulborb === | ===Whiptongue Bulborb=== | ||
[[File:Whiptongue Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Whiptongue Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Whiptongue Bulborb}} | {{main|Whiptongue Bulborb}} | ||
The Whiptongue Bulborb is an enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''. They feature the characteristic rounded body and bulbous stalk-eyes, but they are different from their many terrestrial cousins in that they have a long, anteater-like snout instead of a large maw. It lashes its tongue out violently to ensnare Pikmin, then pulls them in and does a very brief animation of licking its chops and swallowing. The long tongue effectively gives the creature a ranged attack, which can make it a difficult foe to defeat. | The Whiptongue Bulborb is an enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''. They feature the characteristic rounded body and bulbous stalk-eyes, but they are different from their many terrestrial cousins in that they have a long, anteater-like snout instead of a large maw. It lashes its tongue out violently to ensnare Pikmin, then pulls them in and does a very brief animation of licking its chops and swallowing. The long tongue effectively gives the creature a ranged attack, which can make it a difficult foe to defeat. | ||
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[[File:Bilious Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Bilious Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]] | ||
''Official family unknown'' | ''Official family unknown'' | ||
The Bilious Bulborb appears only in {{pa}}. It is the | The Bilious Bulborb appears only in {{pa}}. It is the largest of all the common mechanical Bulborbs found throughout in this game, and is the second mini-boss the player fights. Its eyes and color make it resemble the Orange Bulborb from ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
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===Bulblord=== | ===Bulblord=== | ||
[[File:Bulblord | [[File:Bulblord.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Bulblord}} | {{main|Bulblord}} | ||
The Bulblord is | The Bulblord is a boss that appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is a huge mechanical enemy that can charge towards the player and their Pikmin and also [[crush]] them by rolling over. It looks very similar to the [[Bulborb]], except with various pink orbs around it that serve as weak points. | ||
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===Grand Bulblord=== | ===Grand Bulblord=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Grand_Bulblord2.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Grand Bulblord}} | {{main|Grand Bulblord}} | ||
The Grand Bulblord is a boss found only in ''Pikmin Adventure'' | The Grand Bulblord is a boss found only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is very similar to the [[Bulblord]], also being a large robotic creature with pink orbs around it. However, it is green and has more menacing yellow eyes. It also attacks significantly faster, and can even spawn enemies like the much smaller [[Pikmin Adventure enemies#Red Bulborb|Bulborbs]] found in the game. | ||
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[[File:Green Bulborb PA.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Green Bulborb PA.png|left|150px]] | ||
''Official family unknown'' | ''Official family unknown'' | ||
The Green Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is | The Green Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is larger than most Mecha Bulborbs. It usually appears in enclosed areas, requiring the player to manually break them out, or in dark areas, requiring the player to use the nearby [[Common Glowcap#Pikmin Adventure|Glowing Mushroom]] to upgrade their light source. | ||
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[[File:Yellow Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Yellow Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]] | ||
''Official family unknown'' | ''Official family unknown'' | ||
The Yellow Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. | The Yellow Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. This one, in particular, is essentially a mechanized version of the [[Yellow Bulborb]]s seen in [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|early footage of ''Pikmin 2'']]. Yellow Bulborbs are usually larger than the Bulborbs. | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}} | "Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}, because of their snouts and [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet, [[Bulbie]], resembles a Bulborb and his species is the Hocotatian equivalent of a dog. Moreover, Bulborb is derived from 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=== | ||
{{needs translation|Italian}} | |||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap | |Jap= イヌムシ科 | ||
|JapR = Inu mushi ka | |JapR=Inu mushi ka | ||
|JapM | |JapM=Dog bug family | ||
|ChiTrad=犬蟲科 | |||
|Dut=Grubrakkers | |||
|DutM=Grub rascals | |||
|Fra=Canidés Fouisseurs | |||
|ChiTrad | |FraM=Burrowing canids | ||
|Ger=Glubschkäfer | |||
|GerM=from ''glubschen'' (to ogle) and ''Käfer'' (beetles) | |||
|Dut | |Ita=Coletidi | ||
|DutM = Grub rascals | |ItaM= | ||
|Kor=강아지벌레 과 | |||
|Fra | |Spa=Gusarapérridos | ||
|FraM = | |SpaM=From "gusano" (grub) and "perro"(dog) | ||
|Por=Insecanídeos | |||
|Ger | |PorM=From "inseto" (insect) and "canídeo" (canid) | ||
|GerM = | |||
|Ita | |||
|ItaM | |||
|Kor | |||
|Spa | |||
|SpaM = | |||
|Por | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== |