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The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members | The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members. | ||
All members in this family are in the ''Gerridus'' genus. | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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=== Skeeterskate === | === Skeeterskate === | ||
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{{Main|Skeeterskate}} | {{Main|Skeeterskate}} | ||
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}} and {{p4}}, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to [[Winged Pikmin]] and Pikmin near the shore. Like [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head. | |||
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}} and {{p4}}, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to [[Winged Pikmin]] and Pikmin near the shore. Like [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head. | |||
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"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets. | "Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets. | ||
The family genus '' | The family genus ''gerridus'' is derived from the real-world "{{w|gerridae}}" family, which is full of many water-based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs. | ||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
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|Fra = sapeurpompidés | |Fra = sapeurpompidés | ||
|FraM = | |FraM = | ||
|FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter) | |FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter) | ||
|Ger = Spuckkäfer | |Ger = Spuckkäfer | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = | ||
|GerN = | |GerN = | ||
|Ita = | |Ita = | ||
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|SpaM = Shooters | |SpaM = Shooters | ||
|SpaN = | |SpaN = | ||
| | |PorB = Aquariumberídeos | ||
| | |PorBM = Aquaridae | ||
| | |PorBN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"aquário"'' (aquarium) and the suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names | ||
|PorP = | |PorP = | ||
|PorPM = | |PorPM = | ||