Glow Pikmin

The Glow Pikmin is a unique species of Pikmin that was first discovered during a primarily night-based expedition by the Rescue Corps on PNF-404. In contrast to virtually every other known species, this type only is known to be observed during nighttime, making them exclusively nocturnal creatures. They also don't have an Onion, nor a Candypop Bud, instead reproducing through a mound-like structure called a Lumiknoll.

Description
Comparing it to its relatives, the Glow Pikmin hold unique characteristics unfound in other types: the petals on its head appear thinner and pointed in contrast to the standard rounded petals of other flowers. They don't possess any form of legs, instead having their standardized Pikmin appearance ending in a whisp-like tail.

On first glance, their bodies appear standard in terms of biology, but closer examination and exploration reveal that they actually share a unique "paranormal" property as described by the Rescue corps. Some theorize that the cells within Glow Pikmin are actually semi-solid, allowing them to merge together willingly in a manner similar to a slime-like creature. How they are able to do this, along with their ability to levitate off the ground, is still under study.