Dwarf Moldy Bulborb

The Dwarf Moldy Bulborb is a dwarf bulborb under the control of a parasitic Toxstool. It acts much like a typical dwarf bulborb but differs as it is abnormally aggressive, and passively expels poisonous gas from its back, posing a threat to all but White Pikmin. Additionally, landing a Pikmin on its back won't instantly kill it. only stagger it, inflict a bit of damage, and cause it to spew toxic spores. If killed, they can be revived by the Toxstool.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin Evolution
The Dwarf Moldy Bulborb is an unfortunate grub-dog in Pikmin Evolution infected by a parasitic mold originating from a sporovid. It appears slightly different, taking on a more sickly gray tint to match the grayish-blue color of mold. They retain the behaviors of their non-infected members, attempting to eat anything that enters their territory. However, it is noticeably more aggressive than its non-infected members, being more alert to anything in its range. The Dwarf Moldy Bulborb is also more ravenous, eating faster than the other types of dwarf bulborbs. However, this is all caused by the clump of mold on its back, which has taken the Dwarf Moldy Bulborb's body over and is now controlling it. The mold releases a poison gas when directly struck, meaning only Roach Pikmin can attack that part of its body. The rest of its body is vulnerable to other Pikmin, though its increased appetite may prove dangerous to them. The mold on its back gives it mild protection from Pikmin landing on top of it, though not much, as only around three thrown Roach Pikmin can get the job done. One new characteristic of the Dwarf Moldy Bulborb is that, after some time, the mold on its back may burst open, killing the host and causing them to disintegrate, but revealing a Toxcap, which can spread even more mold around the local area. Killing Moldy Dwarf Bulborbs is a top priority for maintaining balance in the ecosystem. One way to help deal with Dwarf Moldy Bulborbs is to splash water on it, washing the mold off and leaving the Dwarf Moldy Bulborb in a very weakened state. However, acid instantly kills any Dwarf Moldy Bulborb on contact, making it the best way to deal with those creatures. The creature is a minor nuisance overall, but one that can quickly soil an environment if left to its own devices.