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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=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
===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}} | ||