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The '''sporovid family''' consists of fungi-like creatures | The '''sporovid family''' consists of 2 fungi-like creatures with similar characteristics. Although different sizes, they all have a yellow body, a red cap, two strange antennae, and two stubby legs. | ||
The only known genus in this family is ''Aspergilla'', which consists of both members. | |||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Puffstool=== | ===Puffstool=== | ||
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{{main|Puffstool}} | {{main|Puffstool}} | ||
The Puffstool is a normally harmless boss in {{p1}} and {{p4}} that when threatened, is capable of converting the player's [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] into [[Mushroom Pikmin]] by releasing spores. It has two stubby legs and a large body. Converted Pikmin follow the Puffstool and attack healthy Pikmin and [[Captain Olimar]] if they get near. | |||
The Puffstool is a normally harmless boss in {{p1}} and {{p4}} that when threatened, is capable of converting the player's [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] into [[Mushroom Pikmin]] by releasing spores. It has two stubby legs and a large body. Converted Pikmin follow the Puffstool and attack healthy Pikmin and [[Captain Olimar]] if they get near | |||
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[[File:Puffstalk.png|left|100px]] | [[File:Puffstalk.png|left|100px]] | ||
{{main|Puffstalk}} | {{main|Puffstalk}} | ||
The Puffstalk is a harmless creature found in {{hp}} that comes out of holes. It carries a [[treasure]] inside, so it must be defeated to complete the game. | |||
The Puffstalk is a harmless creature found in {{hp}} that comes out of holes. It carries a [[treasure]] inside, so it must be defeated to | |||
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===Toxstool=== | ===Toxstool=== | ||
===Moldy Dwarf Bulborb=== | ===Moldy Dwarf Bulborb=== | ||
===Moldy Slooch=== | ===Moldy Slooch=== | ||
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''Official family unknown'' | ''Official family unknown'' | ||
Similar to the Moldy Slooch and the Moldy Dwarf Bulborb, Mushroom Pikmin are possessed Pikmin created by the spores of a [[Puffstool]]. Although they are yet to be confirmed as members of the family, the Japanese website stated that they | Similar to the Moldy Slooch and the Moldy Dwarf Bulborb, Mushroom Pikmin are possessed Pikmin created by the spores of a [[Puffstool]]. Although they are yet to be confirmed as members of the family, the Japanese website stated that they can not count as [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]].{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/pikmin/report/02.html|調査レポート|Pikmin Garden|quote=もはやピクミンとは思えないような姿の種類もいるようだ……。|retrieved=21 July 2023}} | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
The family name, Sporovid, is a reference to the real-world spores fungi use to reproduce. ''Aspergilla'' is derived from | The family name, ''Sporovid'', is a reference to the real-world spores fungi use to reproduce. ''Aspergilla'' is derived from "{{w|Aspergillus}}", a genus belonging to many species of fungus. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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|JapR = Boke Nameko Ka | |JapR = Boke Nameko Ka | ||
|JapM = [[Puffstool|Stupid nameko]] family | |JapM = [[Puffstool|Stupid nameko]] family | ||
|Kor = 멍텅버섯 과 | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The family name Sporovid was first featured in the | *The family name Sporovid was first featured in the [[Prima]] guidebook for the original ''Pikmin'' game, as was the genus name, Aspergilla. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Mushroom]] | *[[Mushroom]] | ||
{{families}} | {{families}} | ||