Skeletal Wollywog

Skeletal Wollywogs are a new enemy encountered in Pikmin: Infection in Progress. They appear in every area of the game, and are commonly found on land and rarely in shallow bodies of water. Skeletal Wollywogs initally appear in a dormant state to fool potential prey. The President is able to assist in carrying the remains of a Skeletal Wollywog.

Appearance
The Skeletal Wollywog is a quadrupedal creature much like other members of the Amphituber family. Skeletal Wollywogs are also the size of other common Amphitubers. It also possesses a hard shell made of bone. Menacing glowing yellow eyes can be seen from inside the shell that disappear when the Skeletal Wollywog is temporarily incapacitated. Dormant Skeletal Wollywogs may appear to be just a harmless heap of bones at first glance. However, when approached by the President or his Pikmin, the Skeletal Wollywog will reform itself and begin attacking.

Combat
Skeletal Wollywogs always begin their assault by leaping into the air, flipping upside-down, and landing on their spikes with the intent of crushing its foes. Luckily, Skeletal Wollywogs require a few moments to right themselves once this attack is executed regardless of whether or not their target was hit. Once a Skeletal Wollywog frees itself, it will launch forward and skid awkwardly, turn towards its prey, and continue its assault. While a Skeletal Wollywog skids, its spikes can snare Pikmin and trap them in its spikes. Trapped Pikmin will die eventually unless whistled at enough, or the creature perishes before they expire. Due to the Skeletal Wollywog being composed entirely of bone, quite a bit of punishment is required to vanquish it with ordinary Pikmin. It seems that the ultimate weakness of Skeletal Wollywogs are Purple Pikmin, being able to fracture the bones of a Skeletal Wollywog in only a few hits to quickly defeat it.

Trivia

 * The Skeletal Wollywog's appearance is identical to that of the Bony Beetle from the Mario Series.
 * Surprisingly, the Skeletal Wollywog can jump to the height of other members of its family.
 * Skeletal Wollywogs are aware of how much damage their spines cause, but miss frequently.
 * Due to the Skeletal Wollywog being entirely comprised of bone, it will not give many seeds when brought to an Onion.