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'''Glowstems''' are used for scenery in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. They appear to Hocotatian explorers to be relatives of the [[Common Glowcap]], but in actuality, these tiny, orange lights are what are known as LEDs, or | '''Glowstems''' are used for scenery in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. They appear to Hocotatian explorers to be relatives of the [[Common Glowcap]], but in actuality, these tiny, orange lights are what are known as LEDs, or {{w|light-emitting diode}}s. They are never seen above ground and can only be found in certain cave sublevels with a metallic layout. Despite the lack of insulation covering the live wires, Glowstems pose no electrical threat, nor any other kind, to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] or [[leader]]s, and have been added to levels merely for aesthetic affect. Green variants exist as well. | ||
In some caves, coming into contact with the "[[plant]]" will cause [[bomb-rock]]s to fall from the ceiling. When the player intends to begin the sublevel's exploration by scouring it alone, activating bomb-rocks, these plants provide a good indication of potential bomb-rock spots. | In some caves, coming into contact with the "[[plant]]" will cause [[bomb-rock]]s to fall from the ceiling. When the player intends to begin the sublevel's exploration by scouring it alone, activating bomb-rocks, these plants provide a good indication of potential bomb-rock spots. | ||