Dark matter



Dark matter is an obstacle in Super Mario Galaxy that appears in Bowser's Dark Matter Plant. It can be found in patches and has a swirly purple-and-black appearance to it; its appearance is similar to poison. In the sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, it is rarely found in the game, appearing in the mission Boomsday Machine Daredevil Run in Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker and the mission Silver Stars in the Purple Pond in the Cloudy Court Galaxy.

If Mario or Luigi touches any dark matter, he disintegrates and loses a life. Dark matter can also burn holes in the ground that make Mario or Luigi lose a life should he fall into one.

Trivia

 * In reality, is a theoretical substance that takes up a significant portion of the universe and explains how the outer edges of a galaxy move faster than projected in their rotation curve. It does not emit or absorb a significant level of radiation of any sort, making it difficult to detect.