This particular member of the Sporovid Family seems more cumbersome than others within its species, however, do not be decived, for it's reproductive system it's where the trouble comes.

It uses a special organ within its cap to produce special spores, that infect Pikmin (as well as other plant like creatures) with a truffle, that slowly consume it's host, after which, it burries itself in the ground and after awhile, another Truffstool pops out.

The black areas around this beasts body are immune to most kinds of damage, so its adviced to aim for the grayish, soft middle, but be careful when it winds up to spread its spores.

Despite their rather parasitic behaviour, their meat is really delicious, it will sell for quiet a fortune.