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Notoriously, the smaller enemies of the [[breadbug family]] mimic the appearance of [[Bulborb]]s in the [[grub-dog family]] and according to Olimar these were initially identified as a juvenile red bulborb.{{cite quote|Although initially identified as a juvenile red bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} Breadbugs share the two toed feet of grub-dogs, and in the first two games have similar vocalization. There are three dwarf versions of bulborbs which are in fact grub-dogs, the [[Dwarf Bulbear]], [[Albino Dwarf Bulborb]] and the [[Dwarf Frosty Bulborb]]. Olimar claims that Albino Dwarf Bulborbs{{cite quote|Due to its pale coloration, it was assumed to be a mimic when it was first discovered. It was later confirmed to be a true Dwarf Bulborb.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} and the Dwarf Frosty Bulborbs were originally falsely classified as breadbugs.{{cite quote|Juveniles display a smaller number of spots than the adults, causing some to believe that this was actually a species of mimicking Breadbug.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}}

Every member of the family is in the ''Pansarus'' genus aside from the [[Fiery Dwarf Bulblax]], which is under ''Oculus''. However, ''Oculus'' was a genus belonging to the [[grub-dog family]] prior to this enemy's first debut. Complicating the matter further, the [[Fireflap Bulborb]], another member of this family, has the same species name as the Bulblax – ''volcanus''. Both the [[Water Dumple]] and [[Long Water Dumple]] are in the ''Ichthyosa'' genus meanwhile the similar colored [[Eye-Stalker Bulbeel]] is within the ''Oculus'' genus.

The [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]] shares a genus name ''Taraxacum'' with the [[Dandelion]], even though they are in separate families; in real life, this is impossible, as different species cannot be in the same genus and different families. Additionally, the in-game [[Margaret]] plant is actually a yellow {{w|Argyranthemum frutescens|marguerite}}. Causing even more confusion, it's claimed to be in the [[chrysanthemum family]], likely due to marguerites, dandelion and chrysanthemums belonging to the {{w|Asteraceae|same family}} in real life. Inn the Japanese version Creeping Crysanthemum have their own family while Dandelions and Margarets share one.

In ''Pikmin 2'', all [[mandiblard]]s in that game are told to be in the ''himeagea'' genus. However, the [[Shearblug]], [[Speargrub]], and [[Queen Shearwig]] introduced in ''Hey! Pikmin'' are in a species with the same name as the genus. A genus can't also be labeled as a species, since the same level of classification can't change depending on creature. So, it can be argued that those enemies's species and genus names were swapped accidentally, and all mandiblards should be under the ''himeagea'' genus. The members of the [[wracknid family]] also have the genus name ''himeagea'' but are unlike the mandiblards spider-like. This is impossible, as members of different families cannot share the same genus. The [[Shearflea]] does not belong to the mandiblard family instead is part of the [[springjab family]].

[[Moldy Dwarf Bulborb]]s and [[Moldy Slooch]]s are classified as members of the [[Sporovid family]] rather than grub-dog and [[Slooch family|slooch]] families because they are controlled by the spores of the [[Toxstool]]. Both creatures are categorized under the same name ''Parasitus pseudofungi elasticis hostus'' thus a subspecies of the Toxstool (''Parasitus pseudofungi elasticis'') Similarly, [[Bulbmin]] belongs to the [[Pikmin family]]. It can be argued that [[Mushroom Pikmin]], which has no official classification yet, belongs to the Sporovid family for being controlled by a [[Puffstool]]. The Japanese website stated that they may no longer count as 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}}

Another example is the [[Startle Spore]] which belongs Chrysanthemum family and the ''taraxacum'' genus has nested inside a group of mushrooms.{{cite quote|As a result, we can theorize that like fellow Ambuloradicis the Bulbmin, this species is not an evolutionary variation, but that the body is a parasite that has nestled inside a group of mushrooms. Because the hosts are mushrooms, the Startle Spore cannot photosynthesize.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} [[Pikmin Garden]] meanwhile states that [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]'s plant parts us the parasite.{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/pikmin/book/creeping_chrysanthemum.html|びっくり菊|English Translation of [[Pikmin Garden]]|quote=Similar to the Bulbmin, the plant part parasitizes another organism.}} The Creeping Chrysanthemum has different designs between {{p2}} and {{p4}} which is explained on ''Pikmin Garden'' by the difference in host{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/pikmin/book/creeping_chrysanthemum.html|びっくり菊|English Translation of [[Pikmin Garden]]|quote=Depending on the type of host, the flower color, body shape, and method of predation differ}} and similar to the offsprings of the Toxstool both versions have the same scientific name.

Additionally, in {{p2}} Olimar states that Pikmin are not tricked by the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]] appearance and he concludes that they might share a common ancestor.{{cite quote|Like Pikmin, the creeping chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures. This creature is known as a "mimic," but because it is actually a form of plant, this label is not entirely accurate. For unknown reasons, the creeping chrysanthemum's mimicry does not fool Pikmin, perhaps because they share a similar heritage.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} For some unknown reason it was changed in {{p4}}, where Olimar now states that Pikmin are fooled "despite being members of the same class of organisms."{{cite quote|It uses its mimicry to lie in wait and ambush prey, unrecognized even by Pikmin despite being members of the same class of organisms.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} Their relative, the [[Startle Spore]], is said to be part of the Ambuloradicis group like the [[Bulbmin]]{{cite quote|As a result, we can theorize that like fellow Ambuloradicis the Bulbmin, this species is not an evolutionary variation, but that the body is a parasite that has nestled inside a group of mushrooms. Because the hosts are mushrooms, the Startle Spore cannot photosynthesize.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} and the [[Aristocrab Offspring]].{{cite quote|Perhaps it's a close relative of species in the Ambuloradicis class.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} The [[Pellet Posy]] is said to be related to the pikmin and [[candypop family|candypop families]].{{cite quote|In the stem of the pellet posy, one can observe the muscle fiber unique to half-plant, half-animal species such as the Pikmin and candypop flowers, so the pellet posy is a species that can be considered a close relative.|[[Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]]}} The [[Candypop Bud]] is even speculated to be the "next step in Pikmin evolution".{{cite quote|Could this be the next step in Pikmin evolution? Like the Pikmin themselves, it has many mysteries.||[[Enemy reel]]}}

 

A "pond skater" is said to be a relative of the [[Skitter Leaf]].{{cite quote|{{Notes:Skitter Leaf/olimar}}|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's notes]] for the [[Skitter Leaf]]}} It is unknown which species he is referring to, it might be the [[Skeeterskate]].