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The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3d}}. It consists of one member, the [[Skeeterskate]].
The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members.


All members in this family are in the ''Gerridus'' genus.
All members in this family are in the ''Gerridus'' genus.


== Members ==
== Members ==
=== Muckerskate ===
[[File:Muckerskate P4 icon.png|left|180px]]
{{main|Muckerskate}}
Scientific name: ''Gerridus terraprojecta''
The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in {{p4}}. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in [[mud]] hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.
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=== Skeeterskate ===
=== Skeeterskate ===
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[[File:P4 Skeeterskate.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Skeeterskate}}
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The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}}, and is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to [[Winged Pikmin]] and Pikmin near the shore. Like [[Dwarf Bulborbs]], it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.
Scientific name: ''Gerridus clavomacula''
 
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}} and {{p4}}, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to [[Winged Pikmin]] and Pikmin near the shore. Like [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.


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"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.
"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.


The family genus ''gerridus'' is derived from the real-world "{{w|gerridae}}" family, which is full of many water-based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs.
The family genus ''Gerridus'' is derived from the real-world "{{w|gerridae}}" family, which is full of many water-based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs.


=== Names in other languages ===
=== Names in other languages ===
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|Jap = ヒケシムシ科
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|JapR = Hikeshi Mushi Ka
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|JapM = Firefighter bug family
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|ChiTrad  = 滅火蟲科
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|FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter)
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|Kor  = 소방벌레 과
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|Spa = Tiradores
|SpaM = Shooters
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|Por  = Aquariumberídeos
|PorM = Aquaridae
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Skitterling family]]
* [[Squirdler family]]
* [[Squirdler family]]


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[[Category:Spitterspatter family| ]]
[[Category:Spitterspatter family| ]]

Latest revision as of 13:37, June 6, 2024

The spitterspatter family is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It consists of two members.

All members in this family are in the Gerridus genus.

MembersEdit

MuckerskateEdit

Main article: Muckerskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus terraprojecta

The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in Pikmin 4. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in mud hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your Pikmin squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.

SkeeterskateEdit

Main article: Skeeterskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus clavomacula

The Skeeterskate is an enemy in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to Winged Pikmin and Pikmin near the shore. Like Dwarf Bulborbs, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.

NamingEdit

"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.

The family genus Gerridus is derived from the real-world "gerridae" family, which is full of many water-based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs.

Names in other languagesEdit

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Particularly: Record the names and their meanings.

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese ヒケシムシ科?
Hikeshi Mushi Ka
Firefighter bug family
  Chinese
(traditional)
滅火蟲科
  French sapeurpompidés The name comes from "sapeur-pompier" (firefighter)
  German Spuckkäfer Spitbugs
  Korean 소방벌레 과
  Portuguese Aquariumberídeos Aquaridae The name is a portmanteau of "aquário" (aquarium) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names
  Spanish Tiradores Shooters

See alsoEdit