Skitterling family

The Skitterling family is a group of currently two creatures in the Pikmin series. They resemble leaves, and are motionless until a leader comes by.

"Skitterling" is a portmanteau of "skitter," meaning to run or scurry, and "ling," a suffix meaning that something is concerned with the root of the word it is found in.

Skitter Leaf

Main article: Skitter Leaf.

The Skitter Leaf is a harmless enemy introduced in Pikmin 2. They resemble a regular, healthy leaf. Skitter Leaves are fairly uncommon enemies, but in places where they can be found, there are often multiple. 

If you approach a Skitter Leaf, they'll try to scurry away as they have no means of defense or offense. They can often be more trouble than they're worth since they are only worth one poko and seed.

Dessicated Skitter Leaf

Main article: Dessicated Skitter Leaf.

Desiccated Skitter Leaves, introduced in Pikmin 3, are the more hostile members of the Skitterling family. They actually have a means of killing Pikmin, eating them. 

They resemble withered and dead leaves rather than the healthy ones Skitter Leaves imitate. The edges of the leaves are serrated and sharp