Anthropod

Anthropods were burrowing beetles that popped out of the ground in groups, on planet Sargasso, to attack Ratchet when he least expected it. A single whack with the OmniWrench could turn these critters into fertilizer, although it was possible to become overwhelmed by several of them. Ratchet needed to keep an eye out for them, especially when fighting a Grunthor, as they served as a deadly distraction during difficult fights. They were often found with Grubsnuckers.

Even though almost any weapon would work good against them, in large swarms, the Pyro Blaster and Shock Ravager worked very well.

Besides Sargasso, Anthropods are also found on the Planets Merdegraw and Vapedia.

Terratrope
The Anthropods bore a great resemblance to the Terratropes, in A Crack in Time. They had the exact same appearance apart from the colour. They may have been a subspecies of the Anthropods. The Terratropes were often found with Breegus Wasps, which bore resemeblence to the Grubsnuckers, meaning most likely that the Terratrope and Anthropods were related.

Trivia

 * The Anthropods on Sargasso were incredibly useful for getting the following skill points (in order):
 * Chorus Line
 * Disco Inferno (only kill one Anthropod with the Pyro Blaster)
 * It's Like the South Pole Here
 * Happy Feat
 * Roflcopter
 * Say Hello to My Little Friend

Appearances

 * Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
 * Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
 * Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time