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The '''grub-dog family''' ({{j|イヌムシ科|Inu Mushi Ka|bug dog family}}) contains "true" bulborbs, as well as several other species in the {{pg}}. The most well-known member of this family is the [[Bulborb]] (or Red Bulborb in {{p2}}, Spotty Bulborb in {{p1}}).
The '''Grub-Dog family''' ({{j|イヌムシ科|Inu Mushi Ka|bug dog family}}) contains "true" bulborbs, as well as several other species in the {{pg}}. The most well-known member of this family is the [[Bulborb]] (or Red Bulborb in {{p2}}, Spotty Bulborb in {{p1}}).


[[Bulborb (disambiguation)|Bulborb]]s, [[bulbear]]s, [[bulblax]]es, and [[Eye-Stalker Bulbeel|bulbeels]] are all part of the ''Oculus'' genus. All "true" bulborbs belong to the ''Oculus kageyamii'' species, while bulbears belong to the ''Oculus terribilis'' species. There are still different subspecies for these creatures, unlike bulblaxes and bulbeels. [[Water Dumple]]s and [[Long Water Dumple]]s are part of the ''Ichthyosa'' genus, as they are much different than the creatures listed previously. [[Fiery Dwarf Bulblax]]es belong to the [[breadbug family]], despite [[mistake|mistakenly]] having the ''Oculus'' genus.
[[Bulborb (disambiguation)|Bulborb]]s, [[Bulbear]]s, [[Bulblax]]es, and [[Eye-Stalker Bulbeel|Bulbeels]] are all part of the ''Oculus'' genus. All "true" bulborbs belong to the ''Oculus kageyamii'' species, while bulbears belong to the ''Oculus terribilis'' species. There are still different subspecies for these creatures, unlike bulblaxes and bulbeels. [[Water Dumple]]s and [[Long Water Dumple]]s are part of the ''Ichthyosa'' genus, as they are much different than the creatures listed previously. [[Fiery Dwarf Bulblax]]es belong to the [[Breadbug family]], despite [[mistake]]nly having the ''Oculus'' genus.


This mistake may have been made because in the games, it was previously believed that [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s were undeveloped bulborbs, but it was later discovered that they are a species of their own and actually belong to the breadbug family.
This mistake may have been made because in the games, it was previously believed that [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s were undeveloped bulborbs, but it was later discovered that they are a species of their own and actually belong to the breadbug family.
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In ''Pikmin'', the spots on the backs of grub-dogs pulsate in size, even when the game is paused, but since Dwarf Bulborbs belong to the breadbug family, they do not have this characteristic. Further, the spots on Bulborbs oscillate in size slower than the spots on the other two grub-dog types. In every other ''Pikmin'' game, they stay the same size.
In ''Pikmin'', the spots on the backs of grub-dogs pulsate in size, even when the game is paused, but since Dwarf Bulborbs belong to the breadbug family, they do not have this characteristic. Further, the spots on Bulborbs oscillate in size slower than the spots on the other two grub-dog types. In every other ''Pikmin'' game, they stay the same size.


==Members==
== Members ==
===Albino Dwarf Bulborb===
 
[[File:P4 Albino Dwarf Bulborb.png|left|150px]]
=== Albino Dwarf Bulborb ===
[[File:Pikmin Garden Albino Dwarf Bulborb render.png|left|150px]]
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===Bulborb===
=== Bulborb ===
[[File:P4 Bulborb Render.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Bulborb render.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Bulborb}}
{{main|Bulborb}}


Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus''
Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii russus''


The Bulborb is arguably the most famous enemy in all ''Pikmin'' games, and is often just as much a staple for the games as the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] themselves. The Bulborb was originally known as the "Spotty Bulborb", but as other Bulborb variations were discovered, all with spots, it was renamed.
The Bulborb is arguably the most well-known enemy in all of the ''Pikmin'' games, and is often just as much a staple for the games as the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] themselves. It is called the "Spotty Bulborb" in ''Pikmin'' and the "Red Bulborb" in ''Pikmin 2''.


Bulborbs, like most bulborbs, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough force, but caution should always be taken, as these gluttonous predators can swallow several Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results, though the safest method is often just to toss heavy [[Purple Pikmin]] onto its back.
Bulborbs, like most types of bulborb, are largely nocturnal creatures and prefer to spend the daytime sleeping. They have a slow reaction time and can be overwhelmed by a large enough squad, but caution should always be taken, as these gluttonous predators can swallow several Pikmin at once. Attacking from behind will usually yield the best results.


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===Bulborb Larva===
=== Bulborb Larva ===
[[File:Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Bulborb Larva}}
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Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii''
Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii''


Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are born without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. These small enemies are continuously born from some [[Empress Bulblax]]es, but can be found without an Empress Bulblax in the cave.
Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are born without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. In some places, these enemies are continuously born from [[Empress Bulblax]]es and [[dirt-mound]]s.


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===Dwarf Bulbear===
=== Dwarf Bulbear ===
[[File:Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Dwarf Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Dwarf Bulbear}}
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===Dwarf Frosty Bulborb===
=== Dwarf Frosty Bulborb ===
[[File:Dwarf Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Dwarf Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Dwarf Frosty Bulborb}}
{{main|Dwarf Frosty Bulborb}}
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===Emperor Bulblax===
=== Emperor Bulblax ===
[[File:Emperor Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Emperor Bulblax render.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Emperor Bulblax}}
{{main|Emperor Bulblax}}


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===Empress Bulblax===
=== Empress Bulblax ===
[[File:P4 Empress Bulblax Render.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Empress Bulblax render.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Empress Bulblax}}
{{main|Empress Bulblax}}


Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)/ Oculus Matriarchia''
Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)/ Oculus matriarchia''


The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and in the Hole of Heroes, causes boulders to fall from the ceiling. In all ''Pikmin 2'' appearances beside the ''Hole of Beasts'', the Empress continuously gives birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax is once again fought 3 times. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', it will not give birth in the first fight, will in the second fight, and will drop boulders in the third fight. In the third battle, however, Bulborb Larva will fall from the ceiling instead of being birthed by the Bulblax.
The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and in the Hole of Heroes, causes boulders to fall from the ceiling. In all ''Pikmin 2'' appearances beside the ''Hole of Beasts'', the Empress continuously gives birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax is once again fought 3 times. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', it will not give birth in the first fight, will in the second fight, and will drop boulders in the third fight. In the third battle, however, Bulborb Larva will fall from the ceiling instead of being birthed by the Bulblax.
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===Eye-Stalker Bulbeel===
=== Eye-Stalker Bulbeel ===
[[File:Eye-Stalker Bulbeel.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Eye-Stalker Bulbeel.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Eye-Stalker Bulbeel}}
{{main|Eye-Stalker Bulbeel}}
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===Fiery Bulblax===
=== Fiery Bulblax ===
[[File:Fiery Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Fiery Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Fiery Bulblax}}
{{main|Fiery Bulblax}}
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===Frosty Bulborb===
=== Frosty Bulborb ===
[[File:Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Frosty Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Frosty Bulborb}}
{{main|Frosty Bulborb}}
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===Hairy Bulborb===
=== Hairy Bulborb===
[[File:P2 Hairy Bulborb Icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Hairy Bulborb P2S icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Hairy Bulborb}}
{{main|Hairy Bulborb}}


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===Jumbo Bulborb===
=== Jumbo Bulborb ===
[[File:Jumbo Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Jumbo Bulborb render.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Jumbo Bulborb}}
{{main|Jumbo Bulborb}}


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===Long Water Dumple===
=== Long Water Dumple ===
[[File:Long Water Dumple Creature Log.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Long Water Dumple Creature Log.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Long Water Dumple}}
{{main|Long Water Dumple}}
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===Orange Bulborb===
=== Orange Bulborb ===
[[File:Orange Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Orange Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Orange Bulborb}}
{{main|Orange Bulborb}}
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===Sovereign Bulblax===
=== Sovereign Bulblax ===
[[File:Sovereign Bulblax P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Sovereign Bulblax render.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Sovereign Bulblax}}
{{main|Sovereign Bulblax}}


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===Spotty Bulbear===
=== Spotty Bulbear ===
[[File:Spotty Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Spotty Bulbear P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Spotty Bulbear}}
{{main|Spotty Bulbear}}
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===Water Dumple===
=== Water Dumple ===
[[File:Water Dumple P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Water Dumple P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Water Dumple}}
{{main|Water Dumple}}
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Scientific Name: ''Ichthyosa felinis''
Scientific Name: ''Ichthyosa felinis''


Water Dumples are enemies in all four main ''Pikmin'' games. They are part of the grub-dog family, despite having different appearances for aquatic habitation, and also having similar eating habits. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. They resemble blue shellfish with relatively large mouths. Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as the player takes caution and [[Group move|swarms]] them.
Water Dumples are enemies in all four main ''Pikmin'' games. They are part of the grub-dog family, despite having different appearances for aquatic habitation, and also having similar eating habits. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. Depending on the game, they are either colored blue or purple, and resemble shellfish with large mouths. Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as the player takes caution or [[swarm]]s them.


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===Whiptongue Bulborb===
=== Whiptongue Bulborb ===
[[File:Whiptongue Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Whiptongue Bulborb P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Whiptongue Bulborb}}
{{main|Whiptongue Bulborb}}
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[[File:Bilious Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Bilious Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]]
''Official family unknown''
''Official family unknown''
{{main|Bilious Bulborb}}


The Bilious Bulborb appears only in {{pa}}. It is the largest of all the common mechanical Bulborbs found throughout in this game, and is the second mini-boss the player fights. Its eyes and color make it resemble the Orange Bulborb from ''Pikmin 2''.
The Bilious Bulborb appears only in {{pa}}. It is the most dangerous non-boss [[Pikmin Adventure enemies#Bulborb|Bulborb]] variant found throughout the attraction, and is the fifth mini-boss the player fights. Its eyes and color resembles that of the Orange Bulborb.
 
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===Bulblord===
===Bulblord===
[[File:Bulblord.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Bulblord NL.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Bulblord}}
{{main|Bulblord}}


The Bulblord is a boss that appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is a huge mechanical enemy that can charge towards  the player and their Pikmin and also [[crush]] them by rolling over. It looks very similar to the [[Bulborb]], except with various pink orbs around it that serve as weak points.
The Bulblord is the first boss in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is a huge Bulborb that can charge towards  the player and their Pikmin and also [[crush]] them by rolling over. It looks very similar to the Bulborb, except with even more weak points around its body.
 
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===Grand Bulblord===
===Grand Bulblord===
[[File:Grand_Bulblord2.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Grand Bulblord NL.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Grand Bulblord}}
{{main|Grand Bulblord}}


The Grand Bulblord is a boss found only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is very similar to the [[Bulblord]], also being a large robotic creature with pink orbs around it. However, it is green and has more menacing yellow eyes. It also attacks significantly faster, and can even spawn enemies like the much smaller [[Pikmin Adventure enemies#Red Bulborb|Bulborbs]] found in the game.
The Grand Bulblord is a boss found only in ''Pikmin Adventure'''s Extra Challenges. It is very similar to the Bulblord, also being a large robotic Bulborb with weak spots around it. However, it is green and has more menacing green eyes. It also attacks significantly faster, and can even spawn enemies like the Bulborbs found throughout the attraction.


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[[File:Green Bulborb PA.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Green Bulborb PA.png|left|150px]]
''Official family unknown''
''Official family unknown''
{{main|Green Bulborb}}


The Green Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is larger than most Mecha Bulborbs. It usually appears in enclosed areas, requiring the player to manually break them out, or in dark areas, requiring the player to use the nearby [[Common Glowcap#Pikmin Adventure|Glowing Mushroom]] to upgrade their light source.
The Green Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is the rarest color variant of the Bulborb. It can only attack using a homing charge at the player. It usually appears in enclosed areas, requiring the player to manually break them out, or in dark areas, requiring the player to use the nearby [[Common Glowcap#Pikmin Adventure|Glowing Mushroom]] to upgrade their light source.
 
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[[File:Yellow Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]]
[[File:Yellow Bulborb NL.png|left|150px]]
''Official family unknown''
''Official family unknown''
{{main|Yellow Bulborb}}


The Yellow Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. This one, in particular, is essentially a mechanized version of the [[Yellow Bulborb]]s seen in [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|early footage of ''Pikmin 2'']]. Yellow Bulborbs are usually larger than the Bulborbs.
The Yellow Bulborb appears only in ''Pikmin Adventure''. It is an uncommon color variant of the Bulborb. It can only attack by shooting projectiles and eating players. It usually appears in open areas allowing players to take it out without much effort.
 
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==Naming==
==Naming==
"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}. According to the [[Pikmin Garden]] website, this is due to their resemblance to space dogs. Moreover, the word "Bulborb" is derived from the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet space dog [[Minor characters#Bulbie|Bulbie]]. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}} The genus names of most Bulborbs is ''Oculus'', which is Latin for "eye", and the species name of most of them is ''kageyamii'', which is most likely taken from Daisuke Kageyama, one of the developers credited for creature design.
"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}. According to the [[Pikmin Garden]] website, this is due to their resemblance to space dogs. Moreover, the word "Bulborb" is derived from the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet space dog [[Minor characters#Bulbie|Bulbie]]. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}}
 
The genus most Bulborbs belong to is ''Oculus'', which is Latin for "eye", and the species name of most of them is ''kageyamii'', which is most likely taken from Daisuke Kageyama, one of the developers credited for creature design.


===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
{{needs translation|Italian}}
{{foreignname
{{foreignname
|Jap  = イヌムシ科
|Jap  = イヌムシ科
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|JapM = Dog bug family
|JapM = Dog bug family
|JapN =  
|JapN =  
|ChiSimp  = 犬虫科
|ChiSimpN =
|ChiSimpM = Dog bug family
|ChiTrad  = 犬蟲科
|ChiTrad  = 犬蟲科
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradM = Dog bug family
|Dut  = Grubrakkers
|Dut  = Grubrakkers
|DutM = Grub rascals
|DutM = Grub rascals
|DutN =  
|DutN =  
|Fra  = Canidés Fouisseurs
|Fra  = Canidés Fouisseurs
|FraM = Burrowing canids
|FraM = Excavating canids
|FraN =  
|FraN = From ''"Fouisseurs"'' (digging, excavating) and ''"Canidés"'' (canids). "Fouisseur" is a synonyme of "Creuser" (dig), and "Canidés" (Canidae) refers to canines.
|Ger  = Glubschkäfer
|Ger  = Glubschkäfer
|GerM = Ogleetles
|GerM = Ogleetles
|GerN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"glubschen"'' (to ogle) and ''"käfer"'' (beetles)
|GerN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"glubschen"'' (to ogle) and ''"käfer"'' (beetles)
|Ita  = Coletidi
|Ita  = Coletidi
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Possibly from ''coleottero'' (coleoptera) and ''boleto'' (boletus, a genus of mushroom)
|ItaN =  
|ItaN =  
|Kor  = 강아지벌레 과
|Kor  = 강아지벌레 과
|KorM =  
|KorM = Puppy bug family
|KorN =  
|KorN =  
|Spa  = Gusarapérridos
|Spa  = Gusarapérridos
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|Por  = Insecanídeos
|Por  = Insecanídeos
|PorM = Insecanidae
|PorM = Insecanidae
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"inseto"'' (insect) and ''"canídeos"'' ({{w|canidae}})<br> The suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}) is used for naming animal family names
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"inseto"'' (insect) and ''"canídeos"'' ({{w|Canidae}})<br> The suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}) is used for naming animal family names
|notes = y
|notes = y
}}
}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Grubdog4.jpg|A large variety of Grub-dogs as seen in Pikmin 4.
Grubdog4.jpg|A large variety of Grub-dogs as seen in ''Pikmin 4''.
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