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'''Male Sheargrubs''' are creatures present in both [[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]].  The species is one of the smallest of those in the series, along with the similar [[Female Sheargrub]]s, and are purple in colour.  They kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by eating them, but can only eat one at a time.  They appear only to be found in warm [[area]]s, both above and [[cave|below ground]], where they spend most of their time below the surface, only emerging in the games to attack Pikmin or [[captain]].  Male Sheagrubs exist in groups of 3 or 4, often along with female members of the species.
 


In [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin 1]], these bugs are completely invulnerable while they're chomping down on a Pikmin ''except'' when a Pikmin is tossed directly on top of it. This was fixed in [[Pikmin 2]], allowing players to kill them even if they have a Pikmin in their mandibles. Sheargrubs, both male and female, will also deconstruct any nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]], which makes defeating these pesky creatures soon after you land a top priority if you want to avoid having to rebuild them.
In [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin 1]], these bugs are completely invulnerable while they're chomping down on a Pikmin ''except'' when a Pikmin is tossed directly on top of it. This was fixed in [[Pikmin 2]], allowing players to kill them even if they have a Pikmin in their mandibles. Sheargrubs, both male and female, will also deconstruct any nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]], which makes defeating these pesky creatures soon after you land a top priority if you want to avoid having to rebuild them.
These creatures are also related to the [[Shearwig]].
==Physiology==
The purple Male Sheargrub is one of the smallest creatures in the Pikmin universe. However, their mandibles, which they are named after, are the largest in the game proportional to their body. They are very agressive, attacking whenever Pikmin appear. The [[Female Sheargrub|females]] of the species are fair and non-agressive. It appears that the males hunt the Pikmin, while the females eat the fruits of their labor, and birth their young, similar to many known animals. Both male and female have adapted very well to burrowing. It is speculated by [[Captain Olimar]] that the Sheargrubs devolved from [[Shearwig|Shearwigs]].


==Strategies==
==Strategies==

Revision as of 16:31, November 1, 2008

Male Sheargrub
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Appears in N/A
Scientific name Himeagea mandibulosa
Family Mandiblard
Areas The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel, Awakening Wood
Attacks Eats Pikmin


In Pikmin 1, these bugs are completely invulnerable while they're chomping down on a Pikmin except when a Pikmin is tossed directly on top of it. This was fixed in Pikmin 2, allowing players to kill them even if they have a Pikmin in their mandibles. Sheargrubs, both male and female, will also deconstruct any nearby stick bridges, which makes defeating these pesky creatures soon after you land a top priority if you want to avoid having to rebuild them.

These creatures are also related to the Shearwig.

Physiology

The purple Male Sheargrub is one of the smallest creatures in the Pikmin universe. However, their mandibles, which they are named after, are the largest in the game proportional to their body. They are very agressive, attacking whenever Pikmin appear. The females of the species are fair and non-agressive. It appears that the males hunt the Pikmin, while the females eat the fruits of their labor, and birth their young, similar to many known animals. Both male and female have adapted very well to burrowing. It is speculated by Captain Olimar that the Sheargrubs devolved from Shearwigs.

Strategies

Pikmin 1

The species is relatively weak compared to most other creatures, but if one happens to get a hold of a Pikmin, it is invincible to swarming until the Pikmin dies. If you can throw a Pikmin onto the Sheargrub's back, it will die instantly, and the Pikmin will be saved. Attack with Olimar if possible. If there is water nearby, like in the Forest of Hope, lead them into the water. Since they cannot fly, and will keep following you, they will drown.

Pikmin 2

The male Sheargrub's mysterious invincibility is no longer present here, making them incredibly easy to kill. Simply swarm with a group of Pikmin and they'll have no chance. Same as in Pikmin 1, if there is a body of water nearby, lead them in and drown them.

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A group of male Sheargrubs

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