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:A taxonomic rank above genus and below order; in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', animals and plants are categorized in common-name families based on similar evolutionary backgrounds. For example, Bulborbs and their evolutionary derivatives are all categorized in the [[grub-dog family]]. For a list of families, see [[:Category:Families|the families category]].

:A taxonomic rank above species and below family, given to members of a family with a common ancestor or similar characteristics. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'', this is the first name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling [[wikipedia:Binomial nomenclature|binomial nomenclature]]. For example, all true Bulborbs belong to the genus ''Oculus''.

:A basic taxonomic rank, given to one specific member of a genus. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'', this is the second name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling [[wikipedia:Binomial nomenclature|binomial nomenclature]]. In three-name nomenclatures, the third name is a subspecies used for further classification; for example, a [[Red Bulborb]] is a subspecies (''russus'') of the species ''kageyamii''.