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The '''mandiblard family''' consists of four known species, three of which demonstrate a degree of {{w|sexual dimorphism}} not uncommon to insects. On a whole they have little vitality and are not especially dangerous, but like the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], they are infamous for tearing apart nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]] which [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] have built. Due to their general inability to present any danger, these enemies are usually found in groups of three or more, and are always buried in the ground, appearing only when a leader or Pikmin approaches close by. In the first two games, members of the mandiblard family will gradually lose health while in water. | The '''mandiblard family''' consists of four known species, three of which demonstrate a degree of {{w|sexual dimorphism}} not uncommon to insects. On a whole they have little vitality and are not especially dangerous, but like the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], they are infamous for tearing apart nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]] which [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] have built. Due to their general inability to present any danger, these enemies are usually found in groups of three or more, and are always buried in the ground, appearing only when a leader or Pikmin approaches close by. In the first two games, members of the mandiblard family will gradually lose health while in water. | ||
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Male Sheargrubs have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking leaders and the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten its prey, or if another Pikmin is [[throw]]n directly onto its back. This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them by any method even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws. | Male Sheargrubs have a dark purple shell and large mandibles. They are capable of attacking leaders and the [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]], but are not a serious threat, as they can only eat one Pikmin at a time. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', when a Male Sheargrub has a Pikmin in its mouth, it is invulnerable to most attacks and can only be defeated either after it has eaten its prey, or if another Pikmin is [[throw]]n directly onto its back. This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them by any method even if they have a Pikmin in their jaws. | ||
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=== Shearblug === | |||
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Shearblugs are amphibious enemies encountered in ''Hey! Pikmin''. It resembles a Female Sheargrub with a longer, more grub-like body and spots on its sides. Shearblugs attack by curling into a ball, forcing spikes to emerge from its back, then rolling toward Olimar. It can be defeated by throwing a single Pikmin onto it when its spikes are retracted. | |||
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Shearwigs are enemies in all three ''Pikmin'' games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mouthparts. They are slightly more aggressive than [[Male Sheargrub]]s and will fly to safety when their [[health]] reaches half; up in the air, they regain health. One well-aimed [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] will bring a flying Shearwig down for good. Both Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will drown quickly in water, so luring them into a pool is an alternative strategy. Shearwigs deal the most damage to leaders out of any enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. | Shearwigs are enemies in all three ''Pikmin'' games. The females of this species are never seen, as they spend nearly their entire life underground. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple wings and large, sickle-shaped mouthparts. They are slightly more aggressive than [[Male Sheargrub]]s and will fly to safety when their [[health]] reaches half; up in the air, they regain health. One well-aimed [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] will bring a flying Shearwig down for good. Both Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will drown quickly in water, so luring them into a pool is an alternative strategy. Shearwigs deal the most damage to leaders out of any enemy in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. | ||
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===Speargrub=== | |||
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Speargrubs are a type of Sheargrub encountered in ''Hey! Pikmin''. They are green in color, with a small, teal mouth and spikes lining its back. They emerge from holes in walls against the background, and slowly crawl down until they duck into another hole, where it will return to the first hole and repeat at regular intervals. It does not actively pursue Pikmin, but it is still hazardous due to its spikes, so it should be treated as an obstacle. [[Rock Pikmin]] cannot be hurt by the spikes, and throwing one at a Speargrub will cause them to freeze in place for a few seconds. However, they cannot be defeated and must simply be avoided. | |||
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===Sporegrub=== | |||
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Sporegrubs are a variation of Sheargrub found in ''Hey! Pikmin''. Unlike other members of the mandiblard family, Sporegrubs have no visible mouths. Its head is dark brown with bright green eyes, and its body is purple with pink spots. Two rows of spikes line its back, though these are just for show and don't harm your pikmin. They also have six tiny legs, making them the only mandiblard to have visible limbs. When approached, Sporegrubs attack by expelling poisonous gas that will instantly kill Pikmin. They crawl along set paths against the back wall that they appear from. It can be defeated by a single Pikmin thrown on top of it. | |||
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