The shellcake family is a family of mollusc-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 4. It currently only has one member, the Scorchcake. Members belong to the conchcrustus genus.
Members
Scorchcake
- Main article: Scorchcake.
The Scorchcake is an enemy found in Pikmin 4. It will rotate 90 degrees, and then rotate another 90 degrees in an attempt to crush Pikmin. It has a side on its body which is firey, and any non-Red Pikmin or Oatchi will be burned if they touch it. Its body is soft, however, and can be damaged by regular Pikmin attacks.
Naming
The name shellcake comes from the family members' shell shape, which resemble some types of cakes.
The genus conchcrustus is named after the real-life conch mollusk, and crust, or crustae, a latin root word meaning shell.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
オオバンガイ科? Ooban gai ka |
Ōban-yaki shellfish family |
 Portuguese |
Caraboloídeos | From caracol (snail) and bolo (cake) |
