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General Differences

In the demo descriptions, all words in the scientific name and family classification entries are capitalized. This was changed in the final description so that only the first word is capitalized
("Oculus Kageyamii Russus" becomes "Oculus kageyamii russus"), matching actual taxonomic standards.

Interesting Changes

014 - Watery Blowhog

Demo	Final
A variant subspecies of the fiery blowhog, the spitty blowhog lacks several of the dominant genes necessary for the production of fire- producing catalysts, and thus expels jets of the nonflammable liquid. This subspecies appears to have only recently evolved, but the hereditary traits of this variant are dominant and highly robust, so its population is rapidly increasing.	A variant subspecies of the fiery blowhog, the watery blowhog lacks several of the dominant genes necessary for the production of fire- producing catalysts, and thus expels jets of the nonflammable liquid. This subspecies appears to have only recently evolved. However, the hereditary traits of this variant are dominant and highly robust, so its population is rapidly increasing.

In the early description (but not in the actual enemy name), the Watery Blowhog is referred to by its earlier name, the Spitty Blowhog.

016 - Decorated Cannon Beetle

Demo	Final
Granitus Chukkulinae Decorum	Granitus decorum

The demo description includes a species name and a subspecies name.

018 - Withering Blowhog

Demo	Final
The withering blowhog is a close relative of the puffy blowhog, but its breath is significantly weaker. However, its breath does contain a petal-withering ethylene-like plant hormone that causes flowers to instantly lose their petals. Although its breath has not been studied in detail, analysis of the chemical compounds involved hold great promise for the biotechnology sector.	The withering blowhog is a close relative of the puffy blowhog, but its breath is significantly weaker. However, its breath does contain a petal-withering plant hormone that causes flowers to instantly lose their petals. Although its breath has not been studied in detail, analysis of the chemical compounds involved hold great promise for the biotechnology sector.

The early script describes the plant hormone as ethylene-like. This detail isn't present in the final text.

022 - Doodlebug

Demo	Final
Scarabeidae Flatularum	Pilli flatularum

In the early description, the Doodlebug is in a different genus than the other beetles. This isn't the case in the final version.
The early script is also missing its family classification.

Demo	Final
While life forms that excrete foul musks to warn of danger are not rare, the doodlebug is the only species known to release "flatulence" when active above ground.	While life-forms that excrete foul musks to warn of danger are not rare, the doodlebug is the only species known to release flatulence when active above ground.

Along with reformatting, the unnecessary "quotation marks" were removed.

023 - Female Sheargrub

Demo	Final
Shear Grub (Female)	Sheargrub (Female)

The incorrect spacing of the name was fixed.

024 - Male Sheargrub

Demo	Final
Shear Grub (Male)	Sheargrub (Male)

And again.

027 - Ravenous Whiskerpillar

Demo	Final
Fuzzy Whiskerpillar	Ravenous Whiskerpillar

The only major name change, this enemy still uses its early name.

029 - Mitite

Demo	Final
Mitivius	Mitivius infiltratus

The Mitite is missing its species name.

042 - Toady Bloyster

The demo script is missing the scientific name and family classification of this enemy.

044 - Wollywog

Demo	Final
Ichthyosa Albino	Amphicaris albino

In the early script, the Wollywog is not in the Yellow Wollywog's genus, but the Water Dumple's!

045 - Wogpole

Demo	Final
Ichthyosa Felinis	Amphicaris frodendum

The Wogpole has the same scientific name as the Water Dumple in the demo text. This is probably a mistake.

046 - Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

047 - Crimson Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

048 - Golden Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

049 - Violet Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

050 - Ivory Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

051 - Queen Candypop Bud

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

Demo	Final
The number of seeds shot out matches the number of Pikmin tossed in. It can be said that this is a completely baffling plant, and many mysteries remain over precisely what sort of relationship it has with the Pikmin.	The number of seeds shot out is always greater than the number of Pikmin thrown in. It can be said that this is a completely baffling plant, and many mysteries remain over precisely what sort of relationship it has with the Pikmin.

The demo states some incorrect information on how the Queen Candypop Bud functions. Perhaps this is evidence of earlier behavior?

056 - Mamuta

Demo	Final
Mamuta	Unknown

Different scientific name for this thing.

Demo	Final
Feeding on the seeds and fruits of plants, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species for this purpose. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants and even clip undesirable branches so as to fatten fruit on other parts of the tree.	Feeding on seeds and fruit, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants.

Some behavioral information on the Mamuta was removed from the final script, depriving Mamuta fansites everywhere of important biological data.

058 - Pellet Posy

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

059 - Common Glowcap

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

060 - Glowstem

The early description has no scientific name or family classification for this plant.

Demo	Final
This resembles the technology behind the LED (Lightning Eedesu) dual terminals, but does not exhibit the doppler pushing characteristic of dual terminals. It is possible that this could be a relic of some unknown civilization beyond our imagination.	Although they are obviously unrelated, the glowstem bears a striking resemblence to the street lights on Hocotate. It is highly possible that glowstems could be a relic of some unknown civilization beyond the scope of our imagination.

The first half of this description was entirely rewritten, leaving out a reference to LED dual terminals that apparently have doppler pushing capabilities.

061 - Clover

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

062 - Figwort

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

063 - Dandelion

The early description has no scientific name or family classification for this plant.

064 - Seeding Dandelion

The early description has no scientific name or family classification for this plant.

065 - Horsetail

The early description has no scientific name or family classification for this plant.

066 - Foxtail

The early description has no scientific name or family classification for this plant.

Demo	Final
However, local soil analysis indicates trace amounts of areopashigraph, making it not hard to imagine that the area was thick with these plants in the summer.	However, local soil analysis indicates trace amounts of dormant seeds, making it not hard to imagine that the area was thick with these plants in the summer.

It's not clear if "areopashigraph" is a terrible romanization or something NOA just made up, or both, but it's not in the final game. It's fun to say, though. Areopashigraph.

067 - Margaret

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

068 - Fiddlehead

The demo script is missing the scientific name of this plant.

072 - Beady Long Legs

The demo script is missing the family classification of this creature.

079 - Segmented Crawbster

Demo	Final
Its asymmetric physical development is unique in the natural world. Initial observation suggests this creature adheres to a pattern of peaceful, quiet behavior, but in fact it exhibits intensely hostile tendencies, aiming at targets and ramming them at full speed.	Its asymmetric physical development is unique in the natural world. One unlucky explorer's incorrect conclusion that this creature adheres to a pattern of peaceful, quiet behavior led to an unfortunate incident. In fact, this beast exhibits intensely hostile, aggressive tendencies, aiming at prey and ramming them at full speed.

The creature's aggressive behavior was changed from being found through careful observation to some poor explorer being charged at.

The Other Changes

Hope you like formatting changes.

001 - Red Bulborb

Demo	Final
As with most grub-dogs, its cranium comprises half of the organism's length and girth.	As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth.

004 - Dwarf Red Bulborb

Demo	Final
groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the red bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle.	groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the red bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle.

007 - Spotty Bulbear

Demo	Final
A mid-size subspecies within the grub-dog family, the spotty bulbear's unique feeding habits set it apart from other grub-dogs.	A midsize subspecies within the grub-dog family, the spotty bulbear's unique feeding habits set it apart from other grub-dogs.

This sentence was dehyphenated, which is not a word. But it should be.

008 - Dwarf Bulbear

Demo	Final
A grub-dog larva in its third stage of development, its body structure is nearing maturation. However, unlike mature bulbears, it has yet to claim its own patrol route, and thus is dependent upon its parent for guarding direction.	A grub-dog larva in its third stage of development, this creature's body structure is nearing maturation. However, unlike mature bulbears, it has yet to claim its own patrol route, and thus is dependent upon its parent for guarding direction.

009 - Bulborb Larva

Demo	Final
As its name implies, this creature is a bulborb in an early stage of development. Its distinct bulborb coloration has yet to appear, but it already exhibits other uniquely bulborb characteristics, and is capable of hunting nourishment independently, without the help of its parents.	As its name implies, this creature is a bulborb in an early stage of development. Its distinct bulborb coloration has yet to appear, but it already exhibits other uniquely bulborb characteristics. It is capable of hunting nourishment independently without the help of its parents.

012 - Bulbmin

Demo

Final

Unlike Pikmin that nest in Pikmin Onions, this parasitic relative spends its life inside the body of a host, usually a bulborb. Juveniles fall in line and mimic the actions of their parent until maturing to full independence. By burying its root-like limbs into the nervous system of the host bulborb and infusing it with natural hormonal excretions, the Pikmin is able to control virtually all functions of the host.

Unlike Pikmin that nest in Pikmin Onions, this parasitic relative spends its life inside the body of a host, usually a bulborb. Juveniles fall in line and mimic the actions of their parent until maturing to full independence. By burying its rootlike limbs into the nervous system of the host bulborb and infusing it with natural hormonal excretions, the bulbmin is able to control virtually all of the host's bodily functions.

015 - Armored Cannon Beetle Larva

Demo

Final

Lithopods, like flint beetles, use internal metabacteria to aid chemical digestion. These metabacteria can only survive in certain environments, such as within the body of certain insects, so lithopod larvae do not contain any metabacteria immediately after hatching. Larvae feed on partially digested ore regurgitated by mature lithopods, ensuring the larvae obtain metabacteria they would not normally have acquired.

Lithopods, like flint beetles, use internal metabacteria to aid chemical digestion. These metabacteria can only survive in certain environments, such as within the body of certain insects, so lithopod larvae do not contain any metabacteria immediately after hatching. Larvae feed on partially digested ore regurgitated by mature lithopods, ensuring the larvae obtain metabacteria they would not normally have acquired.

017 - Puffy Blowhog

Demo	Final
It maintains mid-air buoyancy by using its fins and releasing air through blowholes.	It maintains midair buoyancy by using its fins and releasing air through blowholes.

More dehyphenating.

019 - Gatling Groink

Demo	Final
This beastly predator's aggressive ejection of high- speed projectiles makes it one of the most fearsome creatures in the ecosystem. Its body seems to be composed of a mix of both biological and mechanical components, and represents one of the most evolutionarily advanced specimens ever observed. The chamber within its torso gives it rapid-fire bio pellet launch capabilities.	This beastly predator's aggressive ejection of high- speed projectiles makes it one of the most fearsome creatures in the ecosystem. Its body seems to comprise of both biological and mechanical components, and represents one of the most evolutionarily advanced specimens ever observed. The chamber within its torso gives it rapid-fire bio-pellet launch capabilities.

021 - Iridescent Glint Beetle

Demo

Final

This variety of beetle consumes subterranean minerals. Due to the fact that it rarely emerges above ground, sightings of this particular species are extremely rare. While minerals are this beast's primary source of food, the beetle itself does not actually have the ability to digest these minerals. Instead, metabacteria living inside the beetle's stomach chemically break down the minerals. The resulting purified metal is discharged, but rare metals such as gold and platinum crystallize onto the iridescent glint beetle's shell, resulting in the beautiful laminated shimmer.

This variety of beetle consumes subterranean minerals. Due to the fact that it rarely emerges above ground, sightings of this particular species are extremely rare. While minerals are this beast's primary source of food, the beetle itself does not have the ability to digest these minerals. Instead, metabacteria living inside the beetle's stomach chemically break down the minerals. The resulting purified metal is discharged, but rare metals such as gold and platinum crystallize onto the iridescent glint beetle's shell, resulting in the beautiful laminated shimmer.

022 - Doodlebug

Demo	Final
While life forms that excrete foul musks to warn of danger are not rare, the doodlebug is the only species known to release "flatulence" when active above ground.	While life-forms that excrete foul musks to warn of danger are not rare, the doodlebug is the only species known to release flatulence when active above ground.

Along with reformatting, the unnecessary "quotation marks" were removed.

023 - Female Sheargrub

Demo	Final
As with most mandiblards, these creatures have regressed to the point where they have lost both legs and wings. They can be seen crawling around on the ground and are believed to feed on the vegetable extracts from the congealed fluids of expired Pikmin.	As with most mandiblards, these creatures have regressed to the point where they have lost both legs and wings. They can be seen crawling around on the ground and are believed to feed on the vegetable extracts from the congealed fluids of expired Pikmin.

026 - Cloaking Burrow-nit

Demo	Final
pattern of the cloaking burrow-nit and the spikes around its mantle make it easily identifiable while still making it a representative specimen of the burrow-nit family. The shell on the cloaking burrow-nit's back also provides a frame that fixes its muscular structure in place, and appears to give the creature its powerful needle-launching attack.	pattern of the cloaking burrow- nit and the spikes around its mantle make it easily identifiable while still making it a representative specimen of the burrow-nit family. The shell on the cloaking burrow-nit's back also provides a frame that fixes its muscular structure in place, and appears to give the creature its powerful needle-launching attack.

027 - Ravenous Whiskerpillar

Demo	Final
As this species of insect has only recently been discovered, fully mature specimens are yet to be collected.	As this species of insect has only recently been discovered, fully mature specimens have yet to be collected.

028 - Anode Beetle

Demo	Final
electrical charge is processed by the creature's internal machina battery structure, and then stored as a deus electrifical, or D-field.	electrical charge is processed by the creature's internal machina battery structure, and then stored as a deus electrifical field.

030 - Hermit Crawmad

Demo	Final
This beast feeds on small creatures that pass by its lair, dragging them inside to eat them.	This beast feeds on small creatures that pass by its lair, dragging them inside to eat them.

032 - Bumbling Snitchbug

Demo

Final

This is a variety of snitchbug. Its most interesting characteristic is that it likes to snitch leaders. Yet barring wanton carelessness or incompetence, leaders are not easily captured. Any leader caught by this creature is clearly an idiot, which is why this creature is also known as the exposing snitchbug. There are several known varieties of snitchbugs, but research has stagnated despite it being such an interesting species.

This is a variety of snitchbug. Its most interesting characteristic is that it likes to snitch leaders. Yet barring wanton carelessness or incompetence, leaders are not easily captured. Any leader caught by this creature is clearly an idiot, which is why this creature is also known as the exposing snitchbug. There are several known varieties of snitchbugs, but research has stagnated despite it being such an interesting species.

036 - Greater Spotted Jellyfloat

Demo	Final
Vivid pink-coloration is the most noticeable characteristic of this floating life form.	Vivid pink coloration is the most noticeable characteristic of this floating life-form.

The hyphen was moved around.

037 - Fiery Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarachia Napalmens	Mandarachnia napalmens

The spelling of Mandarachnia was corrected.

038 - Anode Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarchia Volticula	Mandarachnia volticula

Here, too.

Demo	Final
They seem to have no particular preference for which objects they carry on their backs, as they will carry anything they can lift. They boast an internal organ that generates electrical charges, which the anode dweevil releases when it senses danger.	They seem to have no particular preference for which objects they carry on their backs, as they will carry anything they can lift. They boast an internal organ that generates electrical charges, which the anode dweevil releases whenit senses danger.

039 - Caustic Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarachia Sulfurnid	Mandarachnia sulfurnid

That missing n remains at large.

040 - Munge Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarachia Pungetis	Mandarachnia pungetis

Do not approach, it is armed and dangerous.

041 - Volatile Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarachia Explodus	Mandarachnia explodus

Mandarachnia is hard to spell.

Demo	Final
Perhaps because the volatile dweevil has developed a habit of carrying explosive devices it delivers the most potent attacks of all species within the dweevil family. Approach with caution and/or body armor!	The volatile dweevil has one of the most potent attacks of all species in within the dweevil family, due to its habit of carrying explosive devices. Approach with caution and/or body armor!

041 - Yellow Wollywog

Demo	Final
This species seems to have lost some swimming proficiency with the evolutionary adaptation that granted them greater jumping ability.	This species seems to have lost some swimming proficiency with the evolutionary adaptation that granted it greater jumping ability.

046 - Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud

Demo	Final
family of plant boasts soft, fleshy leaves, the sinewy tendrils of which allow the flower to open and close repeatedly over the course of a day.	family of plant boasts soft, fleshy leaves, the sinewy tendrils of which allow the flower to open and close repeatedly over the course of a day.

049 - Violet Candypop Bud

Demo	Final
Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic regions. Tossing Pikmin into this flower results in the release of purple Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of the Pikmin tossed in. This variety of candypop contains robustly odoriferous oils throughout.	Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic region. Tossing Pikmin into this flower results in the release of purple Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of the Pikmin tossed in. This variety of candypop contains robustly odoriferous oils.

052 - Creeping Chrysanthemum

Demo	Final
Like Pikmin, the Creeping Chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures.	Like Pikmin, the creeping chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures.

The name was decapitalized. Which is also not a word. But should be.

054 - Unmarked Spectralids

Demo	Final
Like the petals of flowers drifting on the breeze, the site of these flitterbies dancing in the lush green of the wood is unforgettable. Flitterbie collectors drool over specimen samples boxes lined up in order, highlighting the slight color gradation changes from blue to red to yellow. Such items fetch particularly high prices at auction.	Like flower petals drifting in the breeze, the sight of flitterbies dancing in the lush green undergrowth is unforgettable. Flitterbie collectors drool over specimen sample boxes lined up in order, highlighting the slight color gradation changes from blue to red to yellow. Such items fetch particularly high prices at auction.

055 - Honeywisp

Demo	Final
If we could simply recover a live sample, research on this species would likely proceed more smoothly...	If we could simply recover a live sample, research on this species would likely proceed more smoothly...

059 - Common Glowcap

Demo	Final
The fungal filaments that this mushroom is composed of are capable of stabilizing and concentrating Hocotatium 111. It is none other than the Hocotatium 111 approaching the point of critical mass that causes the blue light of the glowcap.	This mushroom's fungal filaments are capable of stabilizing and concentrating pure Hocotatium 111. It is none other than the Hocotatium 111 approaching the point of critical mass that causes the glowcap's blue luminescence.

067 - Margaret

Demo	Final
This plant's delicate yellow flowers bring out waves of nostalgia, giving a bittersweet feeling to any who gaze upon them.	This plant's delicate yellow flowers often inspire waves of nostalgia, giving a bittersweet feeling to any who gaze upon them.

068 - Fiddlehead

Demo	Final
Many of its most primitive characteristics remain intact, including its habit of spreading through the dispersement of spores.	Many of its most primitive characteristics remain intact, including its habit of spreading through the dispersal of spores.

069 - Shoot

Demo	Final
But even if our expedition yields only brief observations on the life we encounter, it will still provide a a better understanding of this bizarre planet.	But even if our expedition yields only brief observations on the life we encounter, it will still provide a better understanding of this bizarre planet.

An extra 'a' was removed.

070 - Empress Bulblax

Demo	Final
family to support a strong ant- or bee-like social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity. The egg sack of the largest female grub-dog within a given range swells to dramatic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species.	family to support a strong ant- or beelike social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity. The egg sac of the largest female grub-dog within a given range swells to dramatic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species.

A typo on "egg sack" was fixed.

071 - Burrowing Snagret

Demo	Final
The majority of snagret species lie in wait to ambush and capture prey, with body structures that are perfectly adapted for such behavior. It violently attacks small, surface-dwelling insects.	The majority of snagret species lie in wait to ambush and capture prey, with a body type perfectly adapted to such sudden strikes. It violently attacks small, surface-dwelling insects.

073 - Emperor Bulblax

Demo	Final
This camoflauge allows the predator to surprise smaller creatures and use its long, adhesive tongue to capture prey. The thick hide and angular hump give the organism a distinct rock-like quality. During the rainy season, moss grows freely on its hump, making it nearly impossible to distinguish this lethal predator from a stone.	This camouflage allows the predator to surprise smaller creatures and use its long, adhesive tongue to capture prey. The thick hide and angular hump give the organism a distinct rocklike quality. During the rainy season, moss grows freely on its hump, making it nearly impossible to distinguish this lethal predator from a stone.

Since this is a giant bug creature with moss on its back and not an American rapper, the spelling of camouflage was fixed.

074 - Giant Breadbug

Demo	Final
This gargantuan species of the greater breadbug family has a torso so perfectly square that it appears like it was formed in a mold.	This gargantuan species of the greater breadbug family has a torso so perfectly square that it almost seems like it was formed in a mold.

075 - Pileated Snagret

Demo

Final

Its earthy red coloration and distinct yellow ear and eye markings make it immediately recognizable. Despite featuring a chimera-like merging of serpent and avian features, the pileated snagret has poor eyesite for a bird, perhaps due to extended periods spent underground. To compensate for this, its nose features a thermal-sensing organ common to many snakes, making it a dangerously effective hunter.

Its earthy red coloration and distinct yellow ear and eye markings make it immediately recognizable. Despite featuring a chimeralike merging of serpent and avian features, the pileated snagret has poor eyesight for a bird, perhaps due to extended periods spent underground. To compensate for this, its nose features a thermal-sensing organ common to many snakes, making it a dangerously effective hunter.

077 - Ranging Bloyster

Demo	Final
appears as a flower-shaped marking on its back is actually its gills. The ranging bloyster ensnares small animals with its sticky tentacles, reels them in, and consumes them. Observers have noted that this creature exhibits a keen interest in flashing objects. It often tries to capture and ingest these objects.	appears as a flower-shaped protrusion on its back actually functions as its gills. The ranging bloyster ensnares small animals with its sticky tentacles, reels them in, and consumes them. Observers have noted that this creature exhibits a keen interest in flashing objects. It often tries to capture and ingest these objects.

081 - Titan Dweevil

Demo	Final
Mandarachia Gargantium	Mandarachnia gargantium

The last Mandarachia dies in captivity.

Demo	Final
The largest member of the dweevil family, this species carries protective objects that frequently exhibit offensive capabilities, an evolution that can only be attributed to chance. Another evolutionary theory is that the chemical contents of the containers carried by titan dweevils contribute to possible gene splicing.	The largest member of the dweevil family, this fearsome predator carries protective components that frequently exhibit offensive capabilities, an evolution that may be attributed to mere chance. Another evolutionary theory is that the chemical contents of the containers carried by titan dweevils contribute to possible gene splicing.