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== Terminology ==
=== Altered names ===
Across the series, some subjects have been renamed over time, such as the [[Bulborb]] and [[Wollyhop]]. In general, the most recent name should always be used when discussing these subjects. When describing a specific game, the name appropriate for that game should be used instead. For example: {{Transcript| Red Bulborbs are very common in ''Pikmin 2''.}}

=== Point of view ===
Second-person pronouns such as "you" and "your" should not be used. Instead, third-person terms such as "the player" should be used. When using pronouns, refer to the player with "they" and "them".

=== Captain ===
The character that Pikmin follow is called a [[leader]], and not a captain. Only [[Captain Olimar]], [[Captain Charlie]], and [[Shepherd|Captain Erma Shepherd]] should be referred to as captains.

=== ''Pikmin 1'' ===
The first game in the {{ps}} should be referred to as simply '''{{p1}}''' wherever possible, and not '''''Pikmin 1'''''. This may be ignored in some cases where using the term ''Pikmin'' may be ambiguously referring to the titular species or series as a whole. ''[[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|Pikmin 1]]'' on Nintendo Switch does not apply, as it is officially titled "''Pikmin 1''".

=== Onions, Pellets, and Candypop Buds ===
Subjects related to Pikmin, such as [[Onion]]s, [[Candypop Bud]]s, and [[Pellet]]s may vary in color in relation to a particular type. When describing them, use the respective Pikmin type's name. For example: '''Blue Pellet''' and '''Winged Onion''' are correct, but '''Azure Pellet''' and '''Pink Onion''' are not.

An exception to this is ''Pikmin 2'', in which each color of Candypop Bud is listed in the Piklopedia as a different species. When referring to Pikmin 2, use the names [[Crimson Candypop Bud]], [[Golden Candypop Bud]], [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]], [[Violet Candypop Bud]], and [[Ivory Candypop Bud]].

=== Capitalization ===
In order to emphasize important subjects, some names may be written in {{w|Title Case}}.

{{Columns|0|'''Capitalize'''
* The names of games
* [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]
* Pikmin types, such as [[Red Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]
* [[Enemy]] names
* [[Plant]] names
* [[Pack]] items
* [[Onion]]s
* [[Flarlic]]
|'''Don't Capitalize'''
* Generic titles such as [[bag]]
* family names, such as [[grub-dog family]]
* conjectural names
* [[leafling]]s
* [[ultra-bitter spray]] and [[ultra-spicy spray]]
* [[hazard]] types
}}