Plated Parasite

Plated Parasites, also known as Plated Parasite Larvae,Biohazard Containment Scan are enemies encountered in Metroid Prime.
==Description==
Plated Parasites are distant cousins to the Parasite. They are encased in protective armor, allowing them to withstand extremely high temperatures; they are possibly thermophilic, as they only seem to be seen in hot locations. Two powerful hooks protrude from their worm-like bodies. They are known for their amazing resilience and determination. Plated Parasites are only vulnerable to concussive attacks, causing them to have very few predators. (dead link) These creatures have a similar shade of hide to the Parasite Queen, indicating a relationship between the two species.
Samus encounters Plated Parasites in the Chozo Ruins Furnace and Magmoor Caverns Geothermal Core on Tallon IV. They usually can be found roaming about on walls made from Spider Ball Tracks. Samus can easily destroy them by placing a Bomb near them. One or two Bombs will kill them.
==Official data==
===Logbook entry===
===Biohazard Containment===
===Official website===
"A distant cousin to the Parasite, Plated Parasites are known for their amazing resilience and determination. Plated Parasites are vulnerable only to concussive attacks, which leaves them with very few natural predators.
Encased in protective armor, its body is designed to withstand extremely high temperatures. Two powerful hooks protrude from the creature's worm-like body."
===Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide===
;Plated Parasite
:"Plated Parasites are much like their many cousins. They roam around aimlessly and only cause damage if they contact you. You can destroy them with Morph Ball Bombs, but it's best just to dodge them."
;Plated Parasite
:Found In: Magmoor Caverns, Chozo Ruins
:Recommended Weapon: Morph Ball Bomb
:"The Plated Parasites are well-armored versions of Parasites. The best way to deal with them is to avoid them. If you need to get them out of your way, lay a Morph Ball Bomb and blow them off the walls." 
===Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide===
;PLATED PARASITE
:"Tallon IV's parasite community has adapted to survive in any condition. The Plated Parasites are built for high-heat areas, and as such have an almost impenetrable outer shell. You'll have to use Bombs to destroy the annoying creatures. If they get too close, they will knock you off the Spider Ball Track."
===Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide===
;PLATED PARASITE
:MORPHOLOGY
:"Hardy member of the Parasite family. Invulnerable to most weaponry. A cousin to the Parasite, these creatures are known for their amazing resilience. Field studies suggest a weakness to Morph Ball-delivered weapon systems."
:COMBAT TIPS
:"Plated Parasites are invulnerable to many of Samus' attacks, however, they can best be destroyed by going into Morph Ball form and dropping Power Bombs near them."
===Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide===
;PLATED PARASITE
:"The Plated Parasite is a very minor creature; but can only be destroyed with Bombs and Power Bombs."
==Development notes==
Plated Parasites were called "Armored Parasitic larva" in the beta demo.Metroid Prime Prototype Demo (Modified/All Items/Debug stuff/etc.)
==Gallery==
Plated Parasite MP1.jpg|In-game, Metroid Prime
Plated Parasite MPR.jpg|In-game, Metroid Prime Remastered
MP Plated Parasite Artwork.png|Metroid Prime artwork
Plated Parasite Frigate Thermal.png|A Plated Parasite contained from the Biohazard Containment viewed with the Thermal Visor.
Biology - Remastered 25.png|Metroid Prime Remastered artwork
==References==
ru:Панцирный паразит
Category:Tallon IV
Category:Chozo Ruins
Category:Magmoor Caverns
Category:Parasite Family
Category:Lavalife