Lithomin

Lithomin are parasitic Pikmin that attached itself to a member of the Lithopod family. They can be found both above and underground and unlike normal Pikmin dont have an Onion, instead they follow a Lithomin Parent.

Lithomin Parents resemble Armored Cannon Beatle Larvae with the exception of the obvious Pikmin Leaf and a darker green skin. They have slightly more health than a Larvae and spit boulders at a slightly faster rate but otherwise are the exact same creatures.

Lithomin are immune to crushing and rocks due to living neat a beetle larvae and are useful for breaking down gates and degrading rock based enemies, their long reach also allows them to reach out of place treasures.

Unlike Bulbmin they can be taken into the ship for later use but they dont have a candypop bud so of you need more you must find another Lithopod Parent.

Olimar's Notes
"A parasite infecting a animal is nothing new and the Bulbmin are a good example, however recent discoveries found out that Lithipods are just as receptive to the parasite. Due to becoming increasingly common and the lack of an Armored varient this is probably the reason why Armored Cannon Adults arnt so common anymore"

Louie's Cooking Tips
"The skin tastes like spinach but has more iron, makes a good soup"