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The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is a large bivalve that has a pinkish shell, and inside, a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. This pearl can be attacked by [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. The enemy's only defense is stretching its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and then chomping down on and eating any Pikmin inside. When its health is depleted, the pearl will fall out and can be carried. However, the enemy cannot truly die and will continue to attack even after its pearl has been removed.
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=In fanon games=
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==In ''Pikmin Forever''==
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'''Pearly Clamclamps''' appear in ''[[Pikmin Forever]]''. While always appearing around or in [[water]] bodies, their exact positions are not constant from a day to day basis. After dislodging a pearl, the clamclamp will not produce another until between five and six days later; it will remain without a pearl until that time. It can not be defeated by [[bomb rock]]s, as when it senses an active bomb rock nearby it will close its shell and, if the bomb rock is inside it, the bomb rock will deactivate and rest on the clamclamp's tongue.
===Notes===
{{notes|Olimar's notes|Brackish water flowing in from estuaries or other naturally occurring filters will most likely contain one or a group of these elusive bivalves. The clamclamp's mantle only ever forms the top half of its shell; the bottom half shelters a tongue that, when the shell is shut, dissolves nutrients and absorbs them into an inner digestive system. Thus, the lustrous pearl can only ever form when an irritant is covered in the nacreous layers of the top shell, making this clamclamp half as likely to produce a pearl as its deep-sea counterpart. Once a pearl is a sufficient burden on the top shell's hinging action, the Pearly Clamclamp will dislodge the pearl with acids from its stomach. The pearl rests safely on the creature's tongue, acting as both a prey motion detector and an aid to breaking down food. No other member of the mollusking family appears to make use of its natural by-products so efficiently.}}
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==In ''Pikmin Z''==
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The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is an enemy in the [[Pikmin 1]] game. This large [[Wikipedia:bivalve|bivalve]] has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. When Pikmin are thrown on it, which is a grueling task, they will attack the membrane to reveal the pearl, but meanwhile the Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. When it does this, you need to have excellent timing and call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. You will have to sum up the remaining skill in you to destroy the membrane and get the 50 Pikmin prize without losing any Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two [[bomb rock]]s can also be used for a quick and easy kill. This creature is one of the two second leading creatures in Pikmin production, succeeded by the [[Smoky Progg]] (100 Pikmin) and tied by the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]].
The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' appears in ''[[Pikmin Z]]''.
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There are only certain places where these creatures can be found:
==In ''Pikmin: Decayed Leaf''==
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Three of them are in the Impact Site. One is submerged in water. One of them has the [[Positron Generator]].
The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is a returning enemy appearing in ''[[Pikmin: Decayed Leaf]]''. The creature retains its design throughout the ''Pikmin'' games and can have either a pearl or some form of [[treasure]] on its tongue. [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] must attack the object resting on its tongue to be able to get it. However, once a Pikmin stands on the tongue, the mouth of the Clamclamp will slowly open further, and after a few seconds, viciously snap shut. The Clamclamp can eat up to twenty Pikmin with a single bite. If whistled away in time, the attack can be avoided, and the process can be repeated until the beast releases its treasure. Once it does release a treasure or pearl, it will continue its normal behavior, as it cannot die from any hazard or Pikmin type. The pearl can be collected for a hearty amount of seeds.
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Some are in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 1)]] in specific hard to reach places.
==In ''Pikmin: The Huge Debt''==
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==Locations==
In ''[[Pikmin: The Huge Debt]]'', '''Pearly Clamclamps''' are more common, and their pearls are worth twenty-five [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] seeds.
These are the locations of the Pearly Clamclamp in Challenge Mode.
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*[[The Forest of Hope]]: one where the Radiation Canopy is in the main game, and another where the [[Burrowing Snagret]]s are in the main game.
*[[The Forest Navel]]: where the Libra is found.
*[[The Distant Spring]]: where the Massage Machine is, where the Gluon Drive is, and where the Chronos Reactor is.


==In ''Pikmin: Redemption''==
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==In fanon-games==
'''Pearly Clamclamps''' in ''[[Pikmin: Redemption]]'' are commonly encountered. Their pearls only yield twenty-five [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] seeds, rather than fifty, when delivered to an [[Onion]].
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These are more common and produce only twenty-five pikmin instead of fifty.
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 7 March 2024

This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Pearly Clamclamp" article for more official information.
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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
P4 Pearly Clamclamp.png
Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Lapis regrettabilis
Family Snareshell

The Pearly Clamclamp is a large bivalve that has a pinkish shell, and inside, a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. This pearl can be attacked by Pikmin. The enemy's only defense is stretching its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and then chomping down on and eating any Pikmin inside. When its health is depleted, the pearl will fall out and can be carried. However, the enemy cannot truly die and will continue to attack even after its pearl has been removed.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin Forever

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Pikmin Forever
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Forever, a fanon game created by Scruffy.
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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Scientific name Lapis regrettabilis
Family Mollusking
Areas Scalding Thicket, Luxuriant Lakeside
Caves Saturated Temple, Ceramic Rift
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Pearly Clamclamps appear in Pikmin Forever. While always appearing around or in water bodies, their exact positions are not constant from a day to day basis. After dislodging a pearl, the clamclamp will not produce another until between five and six days later; it will remain without a pearl until that time. It can not be defeated by bomb rocks, as when it senses an active bomb rock nearby it will close its shell and, if the bomb rock is inside it, the bomb rock will deactivate and rest on the clamclamp's tongue.

Notes

Olimar's notes

Brackish water flowing in from estuaries or other naturally occurring filters will most likely contain one or a group of these elusive bivalves. The clamclamp's mantle only ever forms the top half of its shell; the bottom half shelters a tongue that, when the shell is shut, dissolves nutrients and absorbs them into an inner digestive system. Thus, the lustrous pearl can only ever form when an irritant is covered in the nacreous layers of the top shell, making this clamclamp half as likely to produce a pearl as its deep-sea counterpart. Once a pearl is a sufficient burden on the top shell's hinging action, the Pearly Clamclamp will dislodge the pearl with acids from its stomach. The pearl rests safely on the creature's tongue, acting as both a prey motion detector and an aid to breaking down food. No other member of the mollusking family appears to make use of its natural by-products so efficiently.

In Pikmin Z

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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Areas Neptune's Lake, Luna Pool
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Pearly Clamclamp appears in Pikmin Z.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Ostrum mandimuscae
Family Oysnap
Carry weight 6
Max. carriers 3
Seed worth 30
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 15
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Pearly Clamclamp is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its design throughout the Pikmin games and can have either a pearl or some form of treasure on its tongue. Pikmin must attack the object resting on its tongue to be able to get it. However, once a Pikmin stands on the tongue, the mouth of the Clamclamp will slowly open further, and after a few seconds, viciously snap shut. The Clamclamp can eat up to twenty Pikmin with a single bite. If whistled away in time, the attack can be avoided, and the process can be repeated until the beast releases its treasure. Once it does release a treasure or pearl, it will continue its normal behavior, as it cannot die from any hazard or Pikmin type. The pearl can be collected for a hearty amount of seeds.

In Pikmin: The Huge Debt

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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Seed worth 25
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: The Huge Debt, Pearly Clamclamps are more common, and their pearls are worth twenty-five Pikmin seeds.

In Pikmin: Redemption

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Pearly Clamclamp The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Seed worth 25
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Pearly Clamclamps in Pikmin: Redemption are commonly encountered. Their pearls only yield twenty-five Pikmin seeds, rather than fifty, when delivered to an Onion.