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The '''Mandiblard Family''' consists of | The '''Mandiblard Family''' consists of four known species, two of which are known to demonstrate a degree of [[Wikipedia:sexual dimorphism|sexual dimorphism]] not uncommon to insects. As a whole, they have little vitality and are not especially dangerous, but like the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], they are infamous for tearing apart nearby [[Obstacles|stick bridges]] which [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] have built. Due to their general inability to present any danger, these enemies are usually found in groups of 3 or more, and are always buried in the ground, appearing only when a Captain or Pikmin approaches close by. | ||
== Male Sheargrubs == | == Male Sheargrubs == | ||
{{main|Male Sheargrub}} | {{main|Male Sheargrub}} | ||
[[File:Male_sheargrub.png|left|180px]] | [[File:Male_sheargrub.png|left|180px]] | ||
'''Male Sheargrubs''' have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] and the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten the Pikmin, or if a Pikmin is thrown directly onto its back. This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them by any method even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws. | '''Male Sheargrubs''' have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] and the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten the Pikmin, or if a Pikmin is thrown directly onto its back. This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them by any method, even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws. | ||
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{{main|Female Sheargrub}} | {{main|Female Sheargrub}} | ||
[[File:Female_sheargrub.png|left|160px]] | [[File:Female_sheargrub.png|left|160px]] | ||
'''Female Sheargrubs''' are a much lighter color than the [[Male Sheargrub|males]] and have significantly smaller mandibles, making them unable to cause direct harm to you or your [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], though they are still a menace | '''Female Sheargrubs''' are a much lighter color than the [[Male Sheargrub|males]] and have significantly smaller mandibles, making them unable to cause direct harm to you or your [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], though they are still a menace for [[Obstacles|bridge]]. They can be ignored in most situations, perhaps only useful as a means of easy-access [[Nectar]], which they will produce if killed while [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrified]]. | ||
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[[File:Swarming_sheargrub.png|left|170px]] | [[File:Swarming_sheargrub.png|left|170px]] | ||
The '''Swarming Sheargrub''' is a large | The '''Swarming Sheargrub''' is a large Mandiblard that is somewhat similar to the Female Sheargrub in appearance, besides size and color. They are known to follow Pikmin from a distance, and can be a distraction to your Pikmin swarm. They can grow in size after consuming a dose of Nectar, and can weigh down objects. | ||
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[[Image:Shearwig.png|left|180px]] | [[Image:Shearwig.png|left|180px]] | ||
'''Shearwigs''' are enemies in all three ''Pikmin'' games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped | '''Shearwigs''' are enemies that appear in all three ''Pikmin'' games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are slightly more aggressive than [[Male Sheargrub]]s and will fly to safety when their health descends to the yellow zone; up in the air, they regain health. One well-aimed [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] will bring a flying Shearwig down for good. Both Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will drown quickly in water, so luring them into a pool is an alternative strategy if you're short of Pikmin. Shearwigs deal the most damage to captains out of any enemy in ''Pikmin 2.'' | ||
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Revision as of 11:52, August 23, 2013
The Mandiblard Family consists of four known species, two of which are known to demonstrate a degree of sexual dimorphism not uncommon to insects. As a whole, they have little vitality and are not especially dangerous, but like the Cloaking Burrow-nit, they are infamous for tearing apart nearby stick bridges which Pikmin have built. Due to their general inability to present any danger, these enemies are usually found in groups of 3 or more, and are always buried in the ground, appearing only when a Captain or Pikmin approaches close by.
Male Sheargrubs
- Main article: Male Sheargrub.
Male Sheargrubs have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking Olimar and the Pikmin, but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In Pikmin, when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten the Pikmin, or if a Pikmin is thrown directly onto its back. This was fixed in Pikmin 2, allowing players to kill them by any method, even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws.
Female Sheargrubs
- Main article: Female Sheargrub.
Female Sheargrubs are a much lighter color than the males and have significantly smaller mandibles, making them unable to cause direct harm to you or your Pikmin, though they are still a menace for bridge. They can be ignored in most situations, perhaps only useful as a means of easy-access Nectar, which they will produce if killed while petrified.
Swarming Sheargrub
- Main article: Swarming Sheargrub.
The Swarming Sheargrub is a large Mandiblard that is somewhat similar to the Female Sheargrub in appearance, besides size and color. They are known to follow Pikmin from a distance, and can be a distraction to your Pikmin swarm. They can grow in size after consuming a dose of Nectar, and can weigh down objects.
Shearwigs
- Main article: Shearwig.
Shearwigs are enemies that appear in all three Pikmin games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are slightly more aggressive than Male Sheargrubs and will fly to safety when their health descends to the yellow zone; up in the air, they regain health. One well-aimed Pikmin will bring a flying Shearwig down for good. Both Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will drown quickly in water, so luring them into a pool is an alternative strategy if you're short of Pikmin. Shearwigs deal the most damage to captains out of any enemy in Pikmin 2.