Biology

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

(OOC: I don't feel like scribbling shit on openCanvas. Sorry guys I was out today and I feel lazy as hell. Just use your imagination.)

As promised, I will continue my explanation of the Grub-Dog family from last lecture. Oh how I wish the entire school year could go on like this...to get paid to talk about things like this. Though I don't think I can finish today, I'll get on to the Bulblax subspecies next time.

*Olimar draws a rough outline of an Orange Bulborb...or tries to, it's a little faded out*
Oh dear, looks like this marker died out as well. Hmmph...Well anyways...This is an Oculus kageyamii orangium, or simply the Orange Bulborb. It shares many characteristics of your typical bulborb. Its large eyes are quite bloodshot, as they are naturally more aggressive and high strung then other bulborbs. They're very sensitive and easy to wake up when sleeping in the day. Again, learned THAT the hard way...

Well I believe I should cover another subspecies that isn't a Bulborb but perhaps...

*He sketches a Spotty Bulbear, this time with a different marker*
Spotty Bulbears, Oculus terribilis dotticum, may look like Bulborbs but as you can see here they are much different in skeletal structure and appearance. Note how the bulbears' mouth structure is nothing like that of a bulborb's. Just to make things more difficult! They sure can devour a lot of Pikmin at once... They are unique in the Grub-Dog species in that they have their less dedicated patrol paths and are not nocturnal like their cousin the bulborb. Now here's an interesting fact to take note of: when 'killed' by a Pikmin swarm they have the ability to revive given a long time to recover. So get that beast to the Onion as fast as possible, you'll regret it if you don't!...Oh oh sorry...rambling to myself again...

Now here's an interesting creature! *Draws a Water Dumple* These aquatic creatures actually have a skeleton near matching that of a bulborb! The Ichthyosa felinis, a Water Dumple. They live in freshwater pools and marshes though they can be lured onto land. If common theory on their evolution proves correct, they have only recently migrated to an aquatic habitat.

While merely a Red Bulborb infected, remember that parasitic Pikmin I talked about a few classes ago? They seem to love taking host of them, giving them the name Bulbmin. Parasiticus pikminicus, rather obvious WHY it's called that yes? Now this is the moment I've been waiting for really. For once I have managed to snag a Juvenile Bulbmin that managed to wander out of the underground caverns they live in. The parasite burrows its root-like limbs into the nervous system of the host bulborb and infusing it with natural hormonal excretion. The bulborb is fully controlled by it, though the host's appetite is completely impossible to suppress. In fact the Bulborb I captured I will probably need to release so it won't grow up to eat everyone overnight! I asked the science wing to kindly store it for me today so I can bring it out here to show you all! No need to worry, at this stage of its life it is completely harmless! It even acts like a Pikmin in everyway!

Errrm, I will be back in a short while. I need to go get it. Don't try to sneak out, this school has had enough trouble this week!

Comments

[beast-junction.livejournal.com]

FFFFffff......
I want a Bulbmin SOOOOOOO bad! I mean they're just so adorable!
I wonder if I could....
Just what kind of places would sell one?
Hmmmmm....

In fact, if Pikmin can do that to Bulborbs, then couldn't they also do that to other creatures? Like, the Bulbear, or something? I mean, it's plausible, I guess, right?
Dang it, now I need some of those parasitic Pikmin, too.
Not for like, testing, but for uh....aesthetic purposes?
YEAH! Aesthetic purposes!!
Yes, I'm sure he'll buy that!

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I'd be careful if I were you...because when they grow up they act like normal Bulborbs and devour anything they can.

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

*Copies down notes and drawings, though he does seem a tad distracted... most likely preoccupied with thoughts about tomorrow's trip.*

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

...Are you alright Jeff?

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

...Hm? Oh, y-yes! Sorry, I just keep thinking about tomorrow. I'm, ah, paying attention though!

So... how long do these parasites use their host for?

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Bulbmin live in their hosts for their entire life, which may or may not be for very long. They use their host instead of living in an Onion. It's very peculiar. It's notable it's actually quite wise of them to choose a Bulborb for a host as it makes it resistant to fire, water, electricity and poison!

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

*Olimar comes back into the class carrying a Bulbmin and places it on his table*

It's a good thing this one is rather young, so I can still carry it without a problem. If I catch it one day nibbling on my Pikmin I'd!...*sigh* I really don't like having to kill any creatures I come across. I mean back then I had no choice at the time...

[madyoyoskillz.livejournal.com]

*leans forward in his seat, looking over at the Bulbmin* Aww, it's so cute, the way its teeth stick out! You wouldn't think something that small would grow up to be something so huge and destructive.

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I was actually quite surprised by how well it gets along with other Pikmin as I originally thought it was just a normal bulborb. When I blow my whistle it follows just like a normal Pikmin!

[pkloveomega.livejournal.com]

Wow... parasites? Pikmin have made some amazing adaptations to deal with all these Grub-Dogs trying to eat them, huh?
Now I don't feel so worried about Rope Snake trying to eat Ionia... for all I know, she could probably beat him up.
*Lucas happens to love Biology, especially the stuff on Pikmin and their predators. Blame it on Ionia. Unlike math, he's doing a great job of staying focused and getting down thorough notes.*

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I'll say! Pikmin sure are amazing creautres...Glad to see you've taken such an interest! I think I should talk with the Headmaster to see what is required or not for Biology. I'd love to do this more often and I think I can fit in enough of what I need to cover through these lessons, it really gets everyone's attention and it makes me happy! You've been doing so well and so have a lot of other students!

[pkloveomega.livejournal.com]

It's... it's really fascinating, that's all. It's amazing to think that that such fantastic creatures can exist without being man-made. Besides... I should know as much about Ionia's ecosystem as possible, right?
I'd love it if we could learn about this stuff more often.

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Oh I completely agree with you Lucas! It saddens me so much to see how this planet is like mine in which they take the beauty of what can be made naturally and destroy it all for civilization...My planet has been years trying to find environmentally friendly ways to produce fuel and all of that. I hope we get closer to doing so because to be able to balance nature and technology in harmony is one of my dreams!

[pkloveomega.livejournal.com]

Nature has just as much of a right to exist as we have a right to progress.
...Sir... I... I wish more people could be like you.

[windsofchance.livejournal.com]

So it's like the parasitic vines that grow on trees... scary! I feel sorry for the poor bulborb...

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I don't, having them try to chase you down, eat your entire army and leave you for near dead makes you lose sympathy for them.

[getthisguyoffme.livejournal.com]

So this is the result of a pikmin taking host of a bulborb, eh? *gazes at the bulbmin while writing down notes* This little guy's actually pretty cute.

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Trying to capture one of these things is so much of a hassle they don't look so cute to me...

[raced_god]

*Saunters past the classroom, peeks in and waaaaves*

>]

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Hu-hi there, d-did your class end already? ...hehh...we'll talk after class~

[raced_god]

Heading off to class riiiiight now. Thought I'd say hi.

If you say so, Ollie~

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

[raced_god]

Hey Jeff!

You pay attention. I gotta run...see you in class! BD

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

Er... o-okay, Mr. Falcon.

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Alright then I'll see you later!

...

*Slows turns around to class*

...uhhh anything wrong Jeff?...

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

Uh... n-not at all.

*Awkwardly gets back to notes*

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Are you sure?...What's with the look?

...N-not that I can force you to speak, carry on either way and don't mind me...

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

(Jeez, he's not making this any less weird.)

I was just... surprised to see Mr. Falcon here, that's all.

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Is that all? ...Alright if you insist...

I just hope no hard feelings are going on between you two. I heard some things from Falcon.

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

...Th-things?

*scoots chair closer*

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Ehehehehe...I-I don't want Falcon to know I'm being a blabber mouth...There's already some things I need to keep contained I need to practice staying silent.

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

...well, I guess that's understandable. I'm so curious now.

[itsafootball.livejournal.com]

*devotedly in class despite injuries FOR THE LOVE OF STANLEY*

The Bulbmin sound kinda scary, too . . . all these-a creatures I never heard of, lurking out there! *shudders* What a world . . .

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I find it intriguing and interesting! I want to discover more of these creatures. there are bound to be more of them deep out there! *Dynamic determined pose* No matter how frightful they can be it's for the sake of SCIENCE~!

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

I-I greatly admire your spirit, Professor!

[itsafootball.livejournal.com]

I-a can understand! I feel the same way about a-finding new Italian recipes I've never done before! *similar determined pose ow my body* Adventures in da kitchen!

. . . though not-a much dangers to be faced in a kitchen, so your adventures are probably more daring . . . you're a pretty brave-a guy, Professor!

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

(OOC: I realized Ollie has this in common with Luigi: DON'T FEED HIS EGO. He's all talk. xD)

*Smug smile* WELL I HAVE been admired on my planet for my discoveries, I've become quite famous in my galaxy! Though it's probably because for such a high tech galaxy none of our neighbor planets nor Hocotate had known about Earth but what they don't know won't hurt them! For science I have gone through many daring and flat out dangerous adventures! The thrill you get for being able to do those things at my age is amazing Luigi. Never give up on your dreams.

Cooking's a wonderful thing, my ex-coworker (and current student) Louie loves to cook. He'd always cook while we were collecting treasures from this planet. You two are so simular in some ways, I mean besides name wise. Hahahaha!

[itsafootball.livejournal.com]

((OOC: LOL you're right. They should get together for some tea and fag the whole day long about themselves to each other.))

*impressed* That-a sounds so exciting! I like-a hearing about people's adventures, Mario comes-a home often with a ton! I'd-a love to hear yours, too, Professor!~

*smug as well* Sometimes even ~I~ get to do some dangerous adventures of my own. Finding stars, saving the world, y'know how it is. *cocky chuckle*

Louie? I think I've-a seen him around . . . cooks at the café sometimes, right?

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I've heard many things about your brother...b-but I've heard some stories about you too Luigi! ...once or twice...

You did all of that!? Wow! I..I wish what I did involved saving the world. I guess this unlikely hero will have to find another means to make his name in history! Hehehehehe!

Yes Louie cooks at the cafe a lot.

[itsafootball.livejournal.com]

It-It's-a okay if you've barely heard of me. *sighs* At least you-a remember my name . . . I have-a done a lot, though!

You helped protect a whole lot of Pikmin right? Helped them, took care of them--that's-a like saving a little world, the world of Pikmin! Maybe? It's-a still amazing!

He cooks very delicious food, then. Maybe I-a can trade recipes with him . . .

[lizardon-fire.livejournal.com]

*barges into the classroom noisily, not really meaning to, but unable to control her strength well... she's wearing clothes that are far too small for her, and look more fit for Zigzagoon's stature, but... beggars can't be choosers*

'yo Prof! I'll be one of your new students from today on. Name's Charizard.

*looks around for a seat and hums, sitting down and staring curiously at the caged Bulbmin*

What's that? What class is this, again? Bio? ...

_{Why is that thing kinda cute?}

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

((OOC: EXTREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEME BACKDATING))

Yes, this is Biology...Nice to meet you Charizard.

You like the Bulbmin?...Keep it. Just be sure to release it before it gets too big and its appetite becomes carnivorous. *Hands a few pages worth of notes on how to take care of it*

Sorry if this seems so rushed but I really need to get this little guy off my hands.

[lizardon-fire.livejournal.com]

((OOC: EXTREEEEEEEEEEME))

Nice to meetcha, Prof.

Wow, really? *smiles widely* Okay, Prof! I'll take good care of it~. *reads through the notes*

[loudflowerpower.livejournal.com]

A parasite? Eww... although, I guess it is kind of cute in its own way...

((OOC: so much backdating!))