Editing Sporovid family

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The '''sporovid family''' consists of fungi-like creatures introduced in {{p1}}. The family went unclassified until {{hp}}, though the term sporovid was used as the technical name of the Puffstool in the Player's Guide, and these technical names often contained family names. Most members of the species resemble mushrooms, but some are shown to be more parasitic in nature and attach themselves to hosts.

Members belong to the ''Fungirussus'', ''Aspergilla'', or ''Parasitus'' genus.

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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. It cannot create Mushroom Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4'', but can confuse Pikmin to prevent them from attacking it.

 

 

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 100% complete the game.

 

 

The Moldy Dwarf Bulborb is a young Bulborb that has been parasitized by Toxstool spores. Throwing Pikmin on its back causes it to release poison gas, requiring the player to either charge it or use White Pikmin against it.

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 may no longer 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}}

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 fungi.

''Fungirussus'' is a combination of fungi, and ''russus'', a Latin adjective meaning "red". The genus of the Toxstool, ''Parasitus'' refers to its parasitic nature.

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*The family name Sporovid was first featured in the Nintendo Power Player's Guide guidebook for the original ''Pikmin'' game, as was the genus ''Aspergilla''. For unknown reasons, ''Pikmin 4'' ignores the ''Aspergilla'' genus, despite it being used in ''Hey! Pikmin'', opting instead for ''Fungirussus''.