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The '''onionshell family''' is a family of crab-like enemies introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}} | The '''onionshell family''' is a family of crab-like enemies introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. Members belong to the ''brachyurices'' genus. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Peckish Aristocrab=== | ===Peckish Aristocrab=== | ||
[[File:Peckish | [[File:P4 Peckish Aristocrab.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Peckish Aristocrab}} | {{main|Peckish Aristocrab}} | ||
The Peckish Aristocrab is an enemy found in ''Pikmin 3''. It uses its large pincer to block incoming Pikmin throws, as well as to snatch Pikmin up to eat. Since the pincer is made of [[crystal]], it can be broken by [[Rock Pikmin]]. Once disarmed, the creature resorts to evading Pikmin attacks and blowing bubbles to keep them away. | The Peckish Aristocrab is an enemy found in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''. It uses its large pincer to block incoming Pikmin throws, as well as to snatch Pikmin up to eat. Since the pincer is made of [[crystal]], it can be broken by [[Rock Pikmin]]. Once disarmed, the creature resorts to evading Pikmin attacks and blowing bubbles to keep them away. | ||
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===Aristocrab Offspring=== | |||
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A juvenile Peckish Aristocrab, the Aristocrab Offspring is not able to block Pikmin throws with its pincer but can still blow bubbles to keep Pikmin away. It may occasionally hide under the sand, leaving only its eyes visible. | |||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
The family name ''onionshell'' comes from their distinctively shaped bodies. Much like the [[Onion]]s, members bare shells similar to that of an onion, with a round bottom half that loops to an enclosed stub on the top. | The family name ''onionshell'' comes from their distinctively shaped bodies. Much like the [[Onion]]s, members bare shells similar to that of an onion, with a round bottom half that loops to an enclosed stub on the top. | ||
The family genus ''brachyurices'' is a reference to the real world group {{w|Brachyura}}, which contains crabs. | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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|Fra = crustalliacés | |Fra = crustalliacés | ||
|FraM = From ''crustacé'' (crustacean) and ''ail'' (garlic) | |FraM = From ''crustacé'' (crustacean) and ''ail'' (garlic) | ||
|Ger = | |Ger = Panzerzwiebler | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Shell onion-ers | ||
|Ita = | |Ita = | ||
|ItaM = | |ItaM = | ||
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|Spa = Cepucránquidos | |Spa = Cepucránquidos | ||
|SpaM = From ''Cepucranco'' (Peckish Aristocrab) | |SpaM = From ''Cepucranco'' (Peckish Aristocrab) | ||
|Por = Guaialiumídeos | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Crablipps family]] | |||
*[[Creep-crab family]] | *[[Creep-crab family]] | ||
*[[Crawmad family]] | *[[Crawmad family]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, March 4, 2024
The onionshell family is a family of crab-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Members belong to the brachyurices genus.
Members[edit]
Peckish Aristocrab[edit]
- Main article: Peckish Aristocrab.
The Peckish Aristocrab is an enemy found in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4. It uses its large pincer to block incoming Pikmin throws, as well as to snatch Pikmin up to eat. Since the pincer is made of crystal, it can be broken by Rock Pikmin. Once disarmed, the creature resorts to evading Pikmin attacks and blowing bubbles to keep them away.
Aristocrab Offspring[edit]
- Main article: Aristocrab Offspring.
A juvenile Peckish Aristocrab, the Aristocrab Offspring is not able to block Pikmin throws with its pincer but can still blow bubbles to keep Pikmin away. It may occasionally hide under the sand, leaving only its eyes visible.
Naming[edit]
The family name onionshell comes from their distinctively shaped bodies. Much like the Onions, members bare shells similar to that of an onion, with a round bottom half that loops to an enclosed stub on the top.
The family genus brachyurices is a reference to the real world group Brachyura, which contains crabs.
Names in other languages[edit]
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| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
ネギガニ科? Negi Gani ka |
Welsh onion crab family |
 Chinese(traditional) |
蔥蟹科 | |
 French |
crustalliacés | From crustacé (crustacean) and ail (garlic) |
 German |
Panzerzwiebler | Shell onion-ers |
 Korean |
파게 과 | |
 Portuguese |
Guaialiumídeos | |
 Spanish |
Cepucránquidos | From Cepucranco (Peckish Aristocrab) |
