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Paleontology Series

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The Paleontology is a series of treasures in both Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. As the name implies, both series focus on fossils.

In Pikmin 2[edit]

Paleontology Series
The Ship's announcement for the Paleontology Series.
The Hocotate Ship's announcement.
Theme Fossilized and aged remains
Treasure Hoard numbers 43 - 51 (US and Europe)

43 - 50 (Japan)

Treasures 9 (US and Europe)

8 (Japan)

Locations Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool, Bulblax Kingdom, Snagret Hole, Citadel of Spiders, Shower Room, Cavern of Chaos, Dream Den

The Paleontology Series (新種発見!?シリーズ?, lit.: "New Species Found!? Series") is the sixth collection of treasures in the Treasure Hoard found in the game Pikmin 2. The series covers all treasures numbered from 43 to 51 (43 to 50 in the Japanese version). The treasures consist of different remains of animals, such as mollusks.

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In Pikmin 4[edit]

Paleontology Series
Paleontology Series from the Treasure Catalog.
Image of the complete series.
Theme Aquatic fossils
Treasures 4 (10 total)
Locations Blossoming Arcadia, Serene Shores, Seafloor Resort, Subzero Sauna, Frozen Inferno, Giant's Hearth

The Paleontology Series is a series listed in the Treasure Catalog in Pikmin 4. It consists of four treasures, two of which are fossils of aquatic animals, and the other two are fish-themed food items mistakenly believed to be fossils by the main cast. All the treasures in this series are worth Icon that represents Sparklium on the wiki, based on the icon found in Pikmin 4. × 1020, and an extra Icon that represents Sparklium on the wiki, based on the icon found in Pikmin 4. × 234 is given when the entire series has been collected.

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Notes

Ship's announcement

You've collected the Paleontology Series! Who knows what beasts left these behind?

Names in other languages[edit]

Pikmin 2[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese 新種発見!?シリーズ?
Shinshu Hakken!? Shirīzu
New Species Discovered!? Series
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Série paléontologique Paleontological series
Flag of France French (NoE) Série Paléontologique Paleontological Series
Flag of Germany German Paläontologie-Serie Paleontology Series
Flag of Italy Italian Serie paleontologica Paleontological series
Flag of Spain Spanish Serie Paleontología Paleontology Series Written "Serie Paleon-tología" in-game.

Pikmin 4[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese 新種発見?!シリーズ?
Shinshu Hakken?! Shirīzu
New Species Discovered?! Series
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
發現新品種系列
Fāxiàn Xīn-Pǐnzhǒng Xìliè
Discovered New Species Series
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)
发现新品种系列
Fāxiàn Xīn-Pǐnzhǒng Xìliè
Discovered New Species Series
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Fossielen Fossils
Flag of France French Étude paléontologique Paleontological study
Flag of Germany German Paläontologie Paleontology
Flag of Italy Italian Paleontologia Paleontology
Flag of South Korea Korean 신종 발견?! 시리즈
Sinjong Balgyeon?! Sirijeu
New Species Discovered?! Series
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Paleontologia Paleontology
Flag of Spain Spanish Paleontología Paleontology

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