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'''Skeeters''' are giant pond skater like bugs that float on top of the water that are first introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They appear in several 3D ''Mario'' games, each with their appearance changed. Skeeters can also walk on land as well as skate on water. Skeeters are based off a real-world insect known as the [[Wikipedia:Gerridae|water strider]]. | '''Skeeters'''<ref>''Super Mario 64 [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]'', pg. 11</ref> are giant pond skater like bugs that float on top of the water that are first introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They appear in several 3D ''Mario'' games, each with their appearance changed. Skeeters can also walk on land as well as skate on water. Skeeters are based off a real-world insect known as the [[Wikipedia:Gerridae|water strider]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====''Super Mario Sunshine''==== | ====''Super Mario Sunshine''==== | ||
[[File:SkeeterSMS.png|thumb|left|150px|A Skeeter in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]] | [[File:SkeeterSMS.png|thumb|left|150px|A Skeeter in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]] | ||
Skeeters reappear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', but they are referred to as '''Pondskaters''' in this game. They follow a similar design to their ''Super Mario 64'' cousins with sharp tipped legs, but don't retain their tails. They are found in [[Bianco Hills]]. When jumped on, Mario propels upward to a height rivaling the [[Rocket Nozzle]]. Also, they are resistant to [[F.L.U.D.D.]], as spraying them only made them stop moving for a very short while. The only way to defeat them was to bring a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] onto a lilypad and eat them. | Skeeters reappear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', but they are referred to as '''Pondskaters'''{{refneeded}} in this game. They follow a similar design to their ''Super Mario 64'' cousins with sharp tipped legs, but don't retain their tails. They are found in [[Bianco Hills]]. When jumped on, Mario propels upward to a height rivaling the [[Rocket Nozzle]]. Also, they are resistant to [[F.L.U.D.D.]], as spraying them only made them stop moving for a very short while. The only way to defeat them was to bring a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] onto a lilypad and eat them. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
[[File:3-A NSMB.png|thumb|right|Skeeter in ''New Super Mario Bros.''.]] | [[File:3-A NSMB.png|thumb|right|Skeeter in ''New Super Mario Bros.''.]] | ||
Skeeters make another reappearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', but they receive another overhaul in appearance; they are now fat and red, instead of gangly-legged and blue. They appear in two levels, [[World 3 (NSMB)|3-A]] and [[World 8 (NSMB)|8-2]]. They skate aimlessly across the water, and drop '''Skull Bombs''' that pass through blocks and destroy them. The Skull Bombs, as a result, can give access to two [[Star Coin]]s (one normally, and one mini [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], which held one). They and their Skull Bombs release [[Coin]]s if hit with a [[fireball]] from a [[Fire Flower]]. Only the red part of their bodies can damage Mario or [[Luigi]]. | Skeeters make another reappearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', but they receive another overhaul in appearance; they are now fat and red, instead of gangly-legged and blue. They appear in two levels, [[World 3 (NSMB)|3-A]] and [[World 8 (NSMB)|8-2]]. They skate aimlessly across the water, and drop '''Skull Bombs'''{{refneeded}} that pass through blocks and destroy them. The Skull Bombs, as a result, can give access to two [[Star Coin]]s (one normally, and one mini [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], which held one). They and their Skull Bombs release [[Coin]]s if hit with a [[fireball]] from a [[Fire Flower]]. Only the red part of their bodies can damage Mario or [[Luigi]]. | ||
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====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ||
[[File:SkeeterSMG2.png|thumb|180px|Skeeter in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]] | [[File:SkeeterSMG2.png|thumb|180px|Skeeter in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]] | ||
Despite not appearing in the previous game, In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Skeeters | Despite not appearing in the previous game, In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Skeeters reappear with another overhauled appearance. They now have a flat, purple body, anglers absent and are found in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]]. They always home in on Mario, and can be stomped for a [[Coin]] or hit with a [[spin]] to release three [[Star Bit]]s. They also appear in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] and [[Throwback Galaxy]]. | ||
===''Mario Party 3''=== | ===''Mario Party 3''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', completely static | In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', a completely static Skeeter can be seen in the background of [[Woody Woods]]. | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=メンボ | |Jap=メンボ<ref>[http://hit930.sakura.ne.jp/hitjapan/book9/P140325214.JPG Scan of 「スーパーマリオ64完全クリアガイド」 (''Super Mario 64 Kanzen Clear Guide'')]</ref> | ||
|JapR=Menbo | |JapR=Menbo | ||
|JapM=From ''amembo'', "water strider". | |JapM=From ''amembo'', "water strider". | ||
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|FraM=Combination of ''aqua'' (water) and ''araignée'' (spider)}} | |FraM=Combination of ''aqua'' (water) and ''araignée'' (spider)}} | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, May 8, 2015
Template:Distinguish2 Template:Species-infobox Skeeters[1] are giant pond skater like bugs that float on top of the water that are first introduced in Super Mario 64. They appear in several 3D Mario games, each with their appearance changed. Skeeters can also walk on land as well as skate on water. Skeeters are based off a real-world insect known as the water strider.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 64
In Super Mario 64, one are seen on the painting of Wet-Dry World and also are enemies floating aimlessly on the water in Wet-Dry World and Dire Dire Docks (remake only). They look like big blue-green pond skaters that plate webbings on their feet and an antennae on its back. If defeated, they release three Coins. In Wet-Dry World, they can be lowered onto a platform. When they see Mario, they get mad for him taking them off the water, and home in on him.
In Super Mario 64 DS, Skeeters are found in the same places as in Super Mario 64, but are blue with yellow-tipped legs, the angler on their head is red instead of orange, and they have black eyes here. Three Coins are again released for their death. Again, they only home in on the heroes if they are lowered onto land.
Super Mario Sunshine
Skeeters reappear in Super Mario Sunshine, but they are referred to as PondskatersTemplate:Refneeded in this game. They follow a similar design to their Super Mario 64 cousins with sharp tipped legs, but don't retain their tails. They are found in Bianco Hills. When jumped on, Mario propels upward to a height rivaling the Rocket Nozzle. Also, they are resistant to F.L.U.D.D., as spraying them only made them stop moving for a very short while. The only way to defeat them was to bring a Yoshi onto a lilypad and eat them.
New Super Mario Bros.
Skeeters make another reappearance in New Super Mario Bros., but they receive another overhaul in appearance; they are now fat and red, instead of gangly-legged and blue. They appear in two levels, 3-A and 8-2. They skate aimlessly across the water, and drop Skull BombsTemplate:Refneeded that pass through blocks and destroy them. The Skull Bombs, as a result, can give access to two Star Coins (one normally, and one mini pipe, which held one). They and their Skull Bombs release Coins if hit with a fireball from a Fire Flower. Only the red part of their bodies can damage Mario or Luigi.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Despite not appearing in the previous game, In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skeeters reappear with another overhauled appearance. They now have a flat, purple body, anglers absent and are found in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy. They always home in on Mario, and can be stomped for a Coin or hit with a spin to release three Star Bits. They also appear in Starshine Beach Galaxy and Throwback Galaxy.
Mario Party 3
In Mario Party 3, a completely static Skeeter can be seen in the background of Woody Woods.
Names in other languages
References
- ^ Super Mario 64 Player's Guide, pg. 11
