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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Albino Dwarf Bulborb=== | ===Albino Dwarf Bulborb=== | ||
[[File:Albino Dwarf Bulborb | [[File:P4 Albino Dwarf Bulborb.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | {{main|Albino Dwarf Bulborb}} | ||
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Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii'' | Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii larva (pre-molt)/ Oculus bambinii'' | ||
Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. These small enemies are continuously born from some [[Empress Bulblax]]es, but can be found without an Empress Bulblax in the cave. | Bulborb Larvae are seen in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. These newly-born Bulborbs are born without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. These small enemies are continuously born from some [[Empress Bulblax]]es, but can be found without an Empress Bulblax in the cave. | ||
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{{main|Empress Bulblax}} | {{main|Empress Bulblax}} | ||
Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)/ Oculus | Scientific Name: ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia (hypertrophic, gravid)/ Oculus matriarchia'' | ||
The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and in the Hole of Heroes, causes boulders to fall from the ceiling. In all ''Pikmin 2'' appearances beside the ''Hole of Beasts'', the Empress continuously gives birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax is once again fought 3 times. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', it will not give birth in the first fight, will in the second fight, and will drop boulders in the third fight. In the third battle, however, Bulborb Larva will fall from the ceiling instead of being birthed by the Bulblax. | The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and in the Hole of Heroes, causes boulders to fall from the ceiling. In all ''Pikmin 2'' appearances beside the ''Hole of Beasts'', the Empress continuously gives birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle. In ''Pikmin 4'' the Empress Bulblax is once again fought 3 times. Like in ''Pikmin 2'', it will not give birth in the first fight, will in the second fight, and will drop boulders in the third fight. In the third battle, however, Bulborb Larva will fall from the ceiling instead of being birthed by the Bulblax. | ||
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Scientific Name: ''Oculus terribilus dotticum'' | Scientific Name: ''Oculus terribilus dotticum'' | ||
Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all four main ''Pikmin'' games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance | Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all four main ''Pikmin'' games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble more Pikmin per bite. From a distance, they are easily distinguishable by their tan faces and black bodies with red spots. Often, a Spotty Bulbear is followed by a group of [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s. | ||
These beasts sleep most of the time in | These beasts sleep most of the time in {{p1}}, but are noticeably tougher than Spotty Bulborbs, making them formidable opponents. In {{p2}}, they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making a sneak attack nearly impossible. They actively patrol the map and can even [[Health#Revival|revive from death]]; in any sublevel or area where a Spotty Bulbear is present, they are a top priority target. | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}, | "Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}. According to the [[Pikmin Garden]] website, this is due to their resemblance to space dogs. Moreover, the word "Bulborb" is derived from the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s pet space dog [[Minor characters#Bulbie|Bulbie]]. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}} The genus names of most Bulborbs is ''Oculus'', which is Latin for "eye", and the species name of most of them is ''kageyamii'', which is most likely taken from Daisuke Kageyama, one of the developers credited for creature design. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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|FraN = | |FraN = | ||
|Ger = Glubschkäfer | |Ger = Glubschkäfer | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Ogleetles | ||
|GerN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"glubschen"'' (to ogle) and ''"käfer"'' (beetles) | |GerN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"glubschen"'' (to ogle) and ''"käfer"'' (beetles) | ||
|Ita = Coletidi | |Ita = Coletidi | ||
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|Spa = Gusarapérridos | |Spa = Gusarapérridos | ||
|SpaM = Grudogidae | |SpaM = Grudogidae | ||
|SpaN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"gusano"'' ( | |SpaN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"gusano"'' (worm) , ''"perro"'' (dog) and the suffix "''-idos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names | ||
| | |Por = Insecanídeos | ||
| | |PorM = Insecanidae | ||
| | |PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"inseto"'' (insect) and ''"canídeos"'' ({{w|canidae}})<br> The suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}) is used for naming animal family names | ||
|notes = y | |notes = y | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Grubdog4.jpg|A large variety of Grub-dogs as seen in Pikmin 4. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||