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The '''snareshell family''' is a family of mollusks introduced in {{p1}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p4}}. It consists only of one member, the Pearly Clamclamp | The '''snareshell family''' is a family of mollusks introduced in {{p1}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p4}}. It consists only of one member, the Pearly Clamclamp, which belongs to the ''ostrum'' genus. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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The family name is a combination of "snare", meaning to lure to bait for capture, and shell. This perfectly describes the Pearly Clamclamp's behavior. | The family name is a combination of "snare", meaning to lure to bait for capture, and shell. This perfectly describes the Pearly Clamclamp's behavior. | ||
The genus ''ostrum'' seem to be based on the latin word for oyster, ostreum. Unofficially, the genus ''lapis'' was used for the family in {{p1}}, which is Latin for "stone" | The genus ''ostrum'' seem to be based on the latin word for oyster, ostreum. [[Canon#Debatable_canon|Unofficially]], the genus ''lapis'' was used for the family in the {{p1}} Player's Guide, which is Latin for "stone". | ||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
{{game help|p4|Document names in other languages.}} | {{game help|p4|Document names in other languages.}} | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Fra= trappobivalves | |Jap = オトリガイ科 | ||
|FraM= | |JapR = Otori gai ka | ||
| | |JapM = Bait shellfish family | ||
|Fra = trappobivalves | |||
|FraM = | |||
|Por = Suruciladídeos | |||
|PorM = From "sururu" ({{w|Mytella strigata|charru mussel}}) and "cilada" (trap) | |||
|Ger = Fallenmuscheln | |||
|GerM =Trap shells | |||
|Kor = 미끼조개 과 | |||
|KorR = | |||
|KorM = | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* The family may have been intended to be named the Ploister family in {{p1}}, as this is the technical name of the Pearly Clampclamp in the ''Pikmin'' Player's Guide. These technical names often incorporate the name of the family the creature belongs to. | |||
{{families}} | {{families}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:01, March 7, 2024
The snareshell family is a family of mollusks introduced in Pikmin, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 4. It consists only of one member, the Pearly Clamclamp, which belongs to the ostrum genus.
Members[edit]
Pearly Clamclamp[edit]
- Main article: Pearly Clamclamp.
The Pearly Clamclamp is an enemy in Pikmin and Pikmin 4. This large bivalve has a pinkish shell, and inside, a small pearl or item surrounded by a clear blue membrane. Their inner weak point can be attacked by Pikmin.
Naming[edit]
The family name is a combination of "snare", meaning to lure to bait for capture, and shell. This perfectly describes the Pearly Clamclamp's behavior.
The genus ostrum seem to be based on the latin word for oyster, ostreum. Unofficially, the genus lapis was used for the family in the Pikmin Player's Guide, which is Latin for "stone".
Names in other languages[edit]
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| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
オトリガイ科? Otori gai ka |
Bait shellfish family |
 French |
trappobivalves | |
 German |
Fallenmuscheln | Trap shells |
 Korean |
미끼조개 과 | |
 Portuguese |
Suruciladídeos | From "sururu" (charru mussel) and "cilada" (trap) |
Trivia[edit]
- The family may have been intended to be named the Ploister family in Pikmin, as this is the technical name of the Pearly Clampclamp in the Pikmin Player's Guide. These technical names often incorporate the name of the family the creature belongs to.
