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[[Image:180px-Red Bulborb OF.jpg|thumb|A most common species of Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb.]]
[[Image:180px-Red Bulborb OF.jpg|thumb|A most common species of Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb.]]
scientific name--oculus kageyamii russus
scientific name--''''oculus kageyamii russus''''
'''greater grub-dog'''


'''greater grub-dog'''
== Bulborb (Grub-Dog) Family ==


Bulborbs are the most common and dangerous [[Pikmin]] enemies. They comprise many species and can be found in all areas of both Pikmin games. The methods needed to attack and defeat them are as varied as the environments they inhabit. It is often necessary to hand select Pikmin squads to attack Bulborbs. The large size of Bulborbs and their ferocious nature necessitates careful planning when attacking. Most Bulborbs (except the [[Emperor Bulblax]], [[Spotty Bulbear]] (In Pikmin 2) and [[Water Dumple]]) are nocturnal and as such can be found sleeping. Emperor Bulblax spend their time in the ground with their eyes open, watching actively for Pikmin, only ever emerging to devour their food. Spotty Bulbears can be found wandering set patrols and will actively hunt Pikmin groups, often trailed by Dwarf Spotty Bulbears. Water Dumples spend their time in damp areas and will actively chase and hunt down Pikmin that come near.


The '''Bulborb''' is a fictional species of creatures found in the Pikmin series of video games. There is several different types of Bulborbs; the most common being the ''Red Bulborb'' (previously known as the ''Spotty Bulborb''). The Bulborbs all share the same role in the Pikmin; and that is to attempt to eat and kill the [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]]. Although a single Bulborb can usually easily overcome one or two Pikmin, the Bulborbs' main weakness lies in the fact they do not usually cooperate with one another, and thus, any single one of the Bulborbs can almost always be defeated by a large group of the much smaller Pikmin.


Bulborbs tend to sleep during the daytime, and thus are vulnerable to surprise attacks by the Pikmin. At night, the Bulborbs tend to gain considerable energy and are therefore generally invulnerable. This forces the Pikmin to have to hide during night, usually within the Pikmin storage facility known as an [[Onion]].
Bulborbs tend to sleep during the daytime, and thus are vulnerable to surprise attacks by the Pikmin. At night, the Bulborbs tend to gain considerable energy and are therefore generally invulnerable. This forces the Pikmin to have to hide during night, usually within the Pikmin storage facility known as an [[Onion]].


There are two different types of Bulborb; those belonging to the '''Grub-Dog''' family and the '''Breadbug''' family. The Grub-Dog family is both more robust and larger, while the Breadbug family, though none of its members are ''really'' Bulborbs, is a group whose members are usually much smaller and only manages to escape falling prey to the Grub-Dog family members by mimicking the appearance of an average Grub-Dog Bulborb, such as the [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. The actual [[Breadbug]] is a truer form, and has a thick hide to avoid predation.
There are two different types of Bulborb; those belonging to the '''Grub-Dog''' family and the '''Breadbug''' family. The Grub-Dog family is both more robust and larger, while the Breadbug family, though none of its members are ''really'' Bulborbs, is a group, whose members are usually smaller, only manages to escape falling prey to the Grub-Dog family members by mimicking the appearance of an average Grub-Dog Bulborb, such as the [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. The actual [[Breadbug]] is its true form, and has a thick hide to avoid predation.





Revision as of 20:19, December 14, 2006

File:180px-Red Bulborb OF.jpg
A most common species of Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb.

scientific name--'oculus kageyamii russus' greater grub-dog

Bulborb (Grub-Dog) Family

Bulborbs are the most common and dangerous Pikmin enemies. They comprise many species and can be found in all areas of both Pikmin games. The methods needed to attack and defeat them are as varied as the environments they inhabit. It is often necessary to hand select Pikmin squads to attack Bulborbs. The large size of Bulborbs and their ferocious nature necessitates careful planning when attacking. Most Bulborbs (except the Emperor Bulblax, Spotty Bulbear (In Pikmin 2) and Water Dumple) are nocturnal and as such can be found sleeping. Emperor Bulblax spend their time in the ground with their eyes open, watching actively for Pikmin, only ever emerging to devour their food. Spotty Bulbears can be found wandering set patrols and will actively hunt Pikmin groups, often trailed by Dwarf Spotty Bulbears. Water Dumples spend their time in damp areas and will actively chase and hunt down Pikmin that come near.


Bulborbs tend to sleep during the daytime, and thus are vulnerable to surprise attacks by the Pikmin. At night, the Bulborbs tend to gain considerable energy and are therefore generally invulnerable. This forces the Pikmin to have to hide during night, usually within the Pikmin storage facility known as an Onion.

There are two different types of Bulborb; those belonging to the Grub-Dog family and the Breadbug family. The Grub-Dog family is both more robust and larger, while the Breadbug family, though none of its members are really Bulborbs, is a group, whose members are usually smaller, only manages to escape falling prey to the Grub-Dog family members by mimicking the appearance of an average Grub-Dog Bulborb, such as the Dwarf Red Bulborb. The actual Breadbug is its true form, and has a thick hide to avoid predation.


See also