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== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. | "Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. | ||
The genus ''Anisopterid'' is derived from '{{w|Anisoptera}}', the group dragonflies belong to. | |||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
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|Fra = nectiloptéres | |Fra = nectiloptéres | ||
|FraM = From ''nectar'' (nectar) and the suffix ''-ptère'' (-ptera) | |FraM = From ''nectar'' (nectar) and the suffix ''-ptère'' (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders. | ||
|Ger = Schwebellen | |Ger = Schwebellen | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle) | ||
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Revision as of 18:11, June 11, 2024
The dandelfly family is a family of peaceful dragonfly-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has one member, the Nectarous Dandelfly.
All members of this family are in the Anisopterid genus.
Members
Nectarous Dandelfly
- Main article: Nectarous Dandelfly.
Scientific name: Anisopterid ambrosius
The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a Pikmin, at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.
Naming
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. The genus Anisopterid is derived from 'Anisoptera', the group dragonflies belong to.
Names in other languages
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Language | Name | Meaning |
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ミツモチヤンマ科? Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka |
Nectar holding dragonfly family | |
(traditional) |
蜜蟲晏蜓科 | |
nectiloptéres | From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders. | |
Schwebellen | Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle) | |
꿀벌레잠자리 과 | ||
Nectarópteros |