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The family name is a combination of the words "shell" and "shelter", as its single member has a shell that is presumably used as a form of shelter, similarly to real-world {{w|snail}}s.
The family name is a combination of the words "shell" and "shelter", as its single member has a shell that is presumably used as a form of shelter, similarly to real-world {{w|snail}}s.


''Tumidoculum'' is possibly derived from the word "tumido", meaning swollen.
''Tumidoculum'' is possibly derived from the Latin word "tumido", meaning swollen.


=== Names in other languages ===
=== Names in other languages ===

Revision as of 15:45, November 13, 2020

The Shellter family is a family of enemies introduced in Hey! Pikmin. The only member of the family so far is the Crammed Wraith.

Members share the Tumidoculum genus.


Members

Crammed Wraith

A Crammed Wraith.
Main article: Crammed Wraith.

The Crammed Wraith is a hermit crab-like enemy found in Hey! Pikmin. When it notices Pikmin approaching, it will push them away.

Naming

The family name is a combination of the words "shell" and "shelter", as its single member has a shell that is presumably used as a form of shelter, similarly to real-world snails.

Tumidoculum is possibly derived from the Latin word "tumido", meaning swollen.

Names in other languages

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Language Name Meaning
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Schelpers
Flag of France French rocoquilles Wordplay of roc (rock) and coquilles (shells)
Flag of Germany German Greifer
Flag of Italy Italian Guscidi
Flag of Spain Spanish Conchílidos

See also