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'''Red Bulborbs''' (アカチャッピー | '''Red Bulborbs''' ({{j|アカチャッピー|Aka Chappī|Red Chappy}}) are among the most well-known enemies in the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' games]] and are often just as much a staple for the games as [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] themselves. They were originally known as '''Spotty Bulborbs''' until various other subspecies, all with spots, were discovered in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. | ||
It seems that the young Red Bulborb is the favored host of the parasitic Pikmin known as [[Bulbmin]]. This type of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] appears to control its host, causing the animal to behave less like a Bulborb and more like a Pikmin, following a [[Captain]] (which is naturally an older Bulbmin) and predating in packs. Red Bulborbs are not observed at the two stages of development displayed by Bulbmin (between [[Bulborb Larva]] and their full size) anywhere else in-game (unlike the [[Spotty Bulbear]] and [[Emperor Bulblax]]), so it is unknown whether Bulbmin are a common stage in Red Bulborb development or not, as symbiotic cooperation from the parasite would give this slightly weaker form of [[Grub-dog]] an advantage in the subterranean environment that all stages of the Red Bulborb species are found in. The best known form, the large adults, also venture to the surface. | It seems that the young Red Bulborb is the favored host of the parasitic Pikmin known as [[Bulbmin]]. This type of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] appears to control its host, causing the animal to behave less like a Bulborb and more like a Pikmin, following a [[Captain]] (which is naturally an older Bulbmin) and predating in packs. Red Bulborbs are not observed at the two stages of development displayed by Bulbmin (between [[Bulborb Larva]] and their full size) anywhere else in-game (unlike the [[Spotty Bulbear]] and [[Emperor Bulblax]]), so it is unknown whether Bulbmin are a common stage in Red Bulborb development or not, as symbiotic cooperation from the parasite would give this slightly weaker form of [[Grub-dog]] an advantage in the subterranean environment that all stages of the Red Bulborb species are found in. The best known form, the large adults, also venture to the surface. | ||
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*In ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'', it uses completely different sound clips, making it "whistle" and "squeak" instead of roar. | *In ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'', it uses completely different sound clips, making it "whistle" and "squeak" instead of roar. | ||
*The first and last words of its scientific name translate to "eye" and "red" respectively, likely making its scientific name similar or identical to its Japanese name translation. | *The first and last words of its scientific name translate to "eye" and "red" respectively, likely making its scientific name similar or identical to its Japanese name translation. | ||
*The ''Brawl'' trophy game debut section claims that the Red Bulborb first makes an appearance in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. This is incorrect, as the enemy is present in the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]] as well. The only part about the trophy that debuted in ''Pikmin 2'' is the name "Red Bulborb" – this enemy was known as "Spotty Bulborb" prior to that game. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||