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{{infobox enemy | {{infobox enemy | ||
|heypikmin = y | |heypikmin = y | ||
|image = Starnacle | |image = Starnacle Creature Log.png | ||
|size = 200px | |size = 200px | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
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The '''Starnacle''' ({{j|タコヒトデ|Tako Hitode|Octopus Starfish}}) is a rare octopus-like enemy in {{hp}}. It has three equally-spaced pink tentacle-like arms and a large green eye on its main body. Its eye closes and its arms retract when the eye is hit with a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. It is found frequently in the waters of [[Pollution Pool]], where its arms act as an obstacle to the player and their [[Blue Pikmin]]. | The '''Starnacle''' ({{j|タコヒトデ|Tako Hitode|Octopus Starfish}}) is a rare octopus-like [[enemy]] in {{hp}}. It has three equally-spaced, pink tentacle-like arms and a large green eye on its main body. Its eye closes and its arms retract when the eye is hit with a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. It is found frequently in the waters of [[Pollution Pool]], where its arms act as an obstacle to the player and their [[Blue Pikmin]]. | ||
== Behavior == | == Behavior == | ||
The Starnacle's only purpose is to block underwater passages. Aside from that, it doesn't do anything and is harmless. When a Pikmin is thrown at its eye, it will retract its tentacles, leaving enough room for [[Olimar]] and his [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to avoid the creature and keep going in the passage. | The Starnacle's only purpose is to block underwater passages. Aside from that, it doesn't do anything and is harmless. When a Pikmin is thrown at its eye, it will retract its tentacles, leaving enough room for [[Olimar]] and his [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to avoid the creature and keep going in the passage. | ||
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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
{{guide}} | {{guide}} | ||
There is no way to defeat this enemy; however, it can be stunned for a certain amount of time by simply throwing a [[Blue Pikmin]] right into its eye. | There is no way to defeat this enemy; however, it can be stunned for a certain amount of time by simply throwing a [[Blue Pikmin]] right into its eye. Once done, it will retract its arms and allow passage until it extends them again. | ||
{{notes|heypikmin=y}} | {{notes|heypikmin=y}} | ||
== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
The name Starnacle is derived from "star" and " | {{see more|Shellusk family#Naming}} | ||
{{naming | |||
|common = The name Starnacle is derived from "star" and "barnacle", also incorporating "tentacle". | |||
|jpcommon = {{j|タコヒトデ|Tako Hitode}}. it simply translates to "octopus starfish", referring to the two aquatic creatures with long arms. | |||
|jpname = {{j|テヅルタコヒトデ|Tezuru Tako Hitode|{{w|Basket star|Basket Star}} Octopus Starfish}}. | |||
|scientific = ''Tripodidae asterias''. ''{{w|Asterias}}'' is a real-world genus of starfish. | |||
|internal = Its internal name is <code>takohitode</code> is the same as its Japanese nickname. The generator name is <code>enemy_tri_arms</code>, once again referencing its three appendages. | |||
}} | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap= | |Jap=タコヒトデ | ||
|JapR= | |JapR=Tako Hitode | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=Octopus Starfish | ||
|Dut=Octopok | |Dut=Octopok | ||
|DutM= | |DutM=Octopox | ||
|DutN=Portmanteau of "octopus" and "pok" (pox) | |||
|Fra=Étentacule | |Fra=Étentacule | ||
|FraM= This name is a portmanteau of ''étendre'' (stretch), and ''tentacule'' (tentacle) | |FraM= Stretchtacle | ||
|FraN= This name is a portmanteau of ''étendre'' (stretch), and ''tentacule'' (tentacle) | |||
|Ger=Gemeiner Schlingstern | |Ger=Gemeiner Schlingstern | ||
|GerM=Common | |GerM=Common Wrap-Star | ||
|Ita=Polpofiore | |Ita=Polpofiore | ||
|ItaM=Octoflower | |ItaM=Octoflower | ||
|Kor=문어불가사리 | |||
|Spa=Estelárido | |Spa=Estelárido | ||
|SpaM= | |SpaM=From "estelar" (stellar) | ||
|notes = y | |||
}} | }} | ||