Ice Parasite

!	This is a rare creature/object. It may only be scanned in one or few encounters.

Ice Parasite
Featured in	Metroid Prime
Knownlocales	Chozo Ice Temple, Frozen Pike
Known worlds	Tallon IV

Ice Parasites are Parasites that live in the Phendrana Drifts region on planet Tallon IV. A thick, icy plating covers their exoskeletons and protects them futher from harm. Ice Parasites can be found in the Chozo Ice Temple. They are not found in swarms, however and are larger. In this creature's scan it is revealed that Parasites can adapt to a new environment in three generations. In appearance they are very similar to the Plated Parasite, another variation of Parasite found mostly in the Magmoor Caverns.

Official Data

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Ice Parasite

Metroid Prime

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Morphology: Ice Parasite
Scavenger with a crystalline outer shell.

Logbook entry

Parasites are hardy creatures, able to adapt to any environment within three generations. The Ice Parasite is a prime example. Having adjusted to a frigid climate, this vermin now thrives in it. Omnivorous, it can exist in areas hostile to most life-forms.

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Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide

Ice Parasite

"Ice Parasites have adapted to the frigid environment of Phendrana Drifts. Like the rest of the Parasite family, shoot them quickly with your Power Beam before they get a chance to reach you. If in Morph Ball mode, you can roll right by them without taking much damage before they settle on the floor."

Ice Parasite

Found In: Phendrana Drifts

Recommended Weapon: Power Beam

"Ice Parasites have adapted to the frigid environment of Phendrana Drifts. As with the rest of the Parasite family, shoot them quickly with your Power Beam before they can reach you. If you are in Morph Ball mode, you can roll right by them without taking much damage before they settle on the floor."

Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide

ICE PARASITE

"Ice Parasites are tiny creatures that like to crawl over and around large, snow-covered blocks. The critters are mostly harmless but can get in your way when you're jumping. Take them out with a few blasts from the Arm Cannon."

Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide

ICE PARASITE

MORPHOLOGY

"A simple scavenger life-form that possesses a crystalline outer shell. Parasites are hardy creatures, able to adapt to any environment within three generations. The Ice Parasite is a prime example. Having adjusted to a frigid climate, this vermin now thrives in it. Omnivorous, it can exist in areas hostile to most life-forms."

COMBAT TIPS

"The Ice Parasite is vulnerable to any of Samus's weapons, including the Power Beam."

Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide

ICE PARASITE

"These little things can be destroyed with your regular Power Beam. Basically, they're ice parasites."