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The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members | The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members, both belonging to the ''Gerridus'' genus. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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=== Skeeterskate === | === Skeeterskate === | ||
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{{Main|Skeeterskate}} | {{Main|Skeeterskate}} | ||
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"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets. | "Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets. | ||
The family genus ''Gerridus'' is derived from the real-world | The family genus ''Gerridus'' is derived from the real-world {{w|Gerridae}} family, which pond skaters belong to. | ||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
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|DutN = | |DutN = | ||
|Fra = sapeurpompidés | |Fra = sapeurpompidés | ||
|FraM = | |FraM = Firefighteridae | ||
|FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter) | |FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter) and the suffix "''-idés''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names | ||
|Ger = Spuckkäfer | |Ger = Spuckkäfer | ||
|GerM = Spitbugs | |GerM = Spitbugs | ||
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|SpaN = | |SpaN = | ||
|Por = Aquariumberídeos | |Por = Aquariumberídeos | ||
|PorM = | |PorM = Aquariumidae | ||
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"aquário"'' (aquarium) and the suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names | |PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"aquário"'' (aquarium) and the suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names | ||
|PorP = | |PorP = | ||
Latest revision as of 21:11, September 27, 2024
The spitterspatter family is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It consists of two members, both belonging to the Gerridus genus.
Members[edit]
Muckerskate[edit]
- Main article: Muckerskate.
Scientific name: Gerridus terraprojecta
The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in Pikmin 4. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in mud hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your Pikmin squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.
Skeeterskate[edit]
- Main article: Skeeterskate.
Scientific name: Gerridus clavomacula
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to Winged Pikmin and Pikmin near the shore. Like Dwarf Bulborbs, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.
Naming[edit]
"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.
The family genus Gerridus is derived from the real-world Gerridae family, which pond skaters belong to.
Names in other languages[edit]
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| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ヒケシムシ科? Hikeshi Mushi Ka |
Firefighter bug family | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
滅火蟲科 | ||
 French |
sapeurpompidés | Firefighteridae | The name comes from "sapeur-pompier" (firefighter) and the suffix "-idés" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
 German |
Spuckkäfer | Spitbugs | |
 Korean |
소방벌레 과 | ||
 Portuguese |
Aquariumberídeos | Aquariumidae | The name is a portmanteau of "aquário" (aquarium) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
 Spanish |
Tiradores | Shooters |
