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The '''meerslug family''' is a family of {{w|eel}}-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. Members are known to dig through the ground (usually sand) and lure prey into traps. It is named after its only member, the [[Sandbelching Meerslug]]. Members belong to the ''Gastropoidae'' genus. | The '''meerslug family''' is a family of {{w|eel}}-like [[Enemy|creatures]] introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. Members are known to dig through the ground (usually sand) and lure prey into traps. It is named after its only member, the [[Sandbelching Meerslug]]. Members belong to the ''Gastropoidae'' genus. | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
The word "Meerslug" might come from "{{w| | The word "Meerslug" might come from "{{w|meerkat}}", an animal known to dig through dirt and sand, and "{{w|slug}}", which Meerslug members resemble. | ||
The "Gastropoidae" genus comes from the real-world class "{{w| | The "Gastropoidae" genus comes from the real-world class "{{w|gastropoda}}", which encompasses most slugs and snails. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Lithopod family]] | |||
*[[Mollusking family]] | *[[Mollusking family]] | ||
*[[Slooch family]] | *[[Slooch family]] | ||
Revision as of 20:52, August 3, 2021
The meerslug family is a family of eel-like creatures introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Members are known to dig through the ground (usually sand) and lure prey into traps. It is named after its only member, the Sandbelching Meerslug. Members belong to the Gastropoidae genus.
Members
Sandbelching Meerslug
- Main article: Sandbelching Meerslug.
The Sandbelching Meerslug is a boss in Pikmin 3 and the third major boss encountered in Story Mode. It is a light brown, amphibian-like creature resembling a lamprey, with very small eyes, thick purple lips and two rows of large, sharp teeth. Further down its body, it gets wider and harbors spike-like protrusions. It is one of the largest Pikmin bosses to date.
Naming
The word "Meerslug" might come from "meerkat", an animal known to dig through dirt and sand, and "slug", which Meerslug members resemble.
The "Gastropoidae" genus comes from the real-world class "gastropoda", which encompasses most slugs and snails.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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 Japanese |
オオウナゴ科? Oo Unago Ka |
Large eel conger family | ウナゴ? is derived from 鰻? (lit.: "eel") and 穴子? (lit.: "conger") |
 French |
congrilles géants | giant conger eels | "congrilles" is derived from congre (conger) and anguille (eel) |
