Editing Mandiblard family

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The Mandiblard Family consists of four known species, three of which demonstrate a degree of [[Wikipedia:sexual dimorphism|sexual dimorphism]] not uncommon to insects. On a whole they have little vitality and are not especially dangerous, but like the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], they are infamous for tearing apart nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]] which [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] have built. Due to their general inability to present any danger, these enemies are usually found in groups of 3 or more, and are always buried in the ground, appearing only when a Captain or Pikmin approaches close by.

== Male Sheargrubs ==

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Male Sheargrubs have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking [[Olimar]] and the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten the Pikmin, or if a Pikmin is [[throw]]n directly onto its back. This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them by any method even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws.

== Female Sheargrubs ==

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Female Sheargrubs are a much lighter color than the [[Male Sheargrub|males]] and have significantly smaller mandibles, making them unable to cause direct harm to you or your [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], though they are still a menace to [[bridge]]s. They can be ignored in most situations, perhaps only useful as a means of easy-access [[Nectar]], which they will produce if killed while [[Ultra-Bitter Spray|petrified]].

== Swarming Sheargrubs ==

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Swarming Sheargrubs are a green subspecies of the mandiblard family found only in [[Pikmin 3]]. They are encountered usually in groups of 6-8. They can drink [[Nectar]] to increase in size and weigh objects down. When attacked the entire group goes into a panic and scatter. Swarming Sheargrubs can't attack you, making it the second member of this family to be completely harmless. It is unknown if they can eat [[Bridge|stick bridges]] since the bridges in Pikmin 3 are made of clay [[Fragments]]. Their mandibles are shorter and stubbier than a [[Female Sheargrub]]'s, but only by a little bit.

== Shearwigs ==

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Shearwigs are enemies in both Pikmin games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mouthparts. They are slightly more aggressive than [[Male Sheargrub]]s and will fly to safety when their [[HP|health]] descends to the yellow zone; up in the air, they regain health. One well-aimed [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] will bring a flying Shearwig down for good. Both Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will drown quickly in water, so luring them into a pool is an alternative strategy if you're short of Pikmin.

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