Long-Necked Bloyster

Long-Necked Bloyster
Enemy
Family	Mollusking

The Long-Necked Bloyster is a species of mollusking with an elongated neck.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin Evolution

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Long-Necked Bloyster
Scientific name	Molluschid giraffa
Family	Mollusking
Habitats	Coasts
Diet	Algea
Rarity	Common
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Seed worth	5
Sparklium value	× 3
Collectable resources	Soft mucus
Attacks	Eats, crushes, and slows Pikmin
Resistances
Weaknesses

The Long-Necked Bloyster is a species of mollusking appearing in Pikmin Evolution. They are a unique species of mollusking, having a striking teal skin tone with emerald green spots on their back. However, it is the namesake appendage that is the creature's most unique attribute, a long, giraffe-like neck. This mollusking lives in damp areas underground, often making its home in cramped areas with barely any space to move, specifically tunnels and other cavernous areas, with some appearing in enclosed areas to block passageways. Their tall bodies make them very difficult to go around, though the bloyster itself is mostly passive in nature. It slowly slivers around, using its long neck to eat hard-to-reach plant life like algae and moss, which unfortunately means it mistakes the Pikmin for a potential food source.

The main trouble with the Long-Necked Bloyster, aside from slowly eating Pikmin, is that a layer of slime drips from underneath its neck. This slime creates sticky puddles of slime that slow down whatever may walk in it. The main weakpoint is the head, as the rest of the body deals minimal damage. To access the head, lower it somehow; this can either be done by hooking the head's whisker-like appendages with Kelp Pikmin or distracting it with something shiny like an Alloy Pikmin. When the head is lowered, it will perform a low growl that causes it to spew more sticky slime, before sucking up and eating anything trapped in the slime with its mouth. However, that attack is mostly easy to avoid if Pikmin are thrown at its head, as aside from the occasional shake-off, the bloyster is mostly defenseless. Mostly, because the Long-Necked Bloyster can hit its head against the wall, ceiling, or floor, crushing anything attacking either the sides, forehead, or chin, respectively. When tied down by Kelp Pikmin, they won't be able to perform this counterattack, so they are the best Pikmin to fight against this creature. Still, they are a relatively low threat in the grand scheme of things, with their main danger being the fast they restrict space in an already cramped environment.

Notes

Ivy's journal

“Scientists have recently posited a theory that the more cramped an area is, the more likely you will see serpentine creatures. The Long-Necked Bloyster is a prime example of this phenomenon, as its long body lets it hide away in crevices and gives it the unique ecological niche of being a herbivore in primarily subterranean areas, where the main plant grown is algae and moss. Whether this is a good niche to fill is up for debate, however. The mollusking secrets over a gallon of mucus a day to keep itself moist, and it contains a large amount of probiotics, finding potential use as a dietary supplement.”

Leni's recipe book

“Slice the neck, stuff it with spinach and bread crumbs, then batter and fry it for an hour. Best fried seafood ever.”

Marvin's strategy guide

“The number one rule of fighting is don't leave a soft appendage open for attacks. Guess who didn't follow that rule.”

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