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 ==Biology==
-===Physiology===
 [[File:Paras Mushroom.png|thumb|left|200px|Paras removing its {{wp|tochukaso}}]]
-Paras is an {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with an insectoid body|insectoid}} creature resembling the nymph stage of a {{wp|cicada}}, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as [[tochukaso]] growing from its back. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back. The tochukaso can be removed at any time, although researchers suggest that Paras only do so under extreme measures.
+Paras is an {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with an insectoid body|insectoid}} creature resembling the nymph stage of a {{wp|cicada}}, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as [[tochukaso]] growing from its back which can be removed at any time. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back.
-They have six legs with the front pair being the largest. They have six dotted specks on their forehead and two teeth on either side of their mouth. The mouth appear to be vertical, similar to {{p|Pinsir}}'s.
+They have six legs with the front pair being the largest. They have six dotted specks on their forehead and two teeth on either side of their mouth. Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense. Due to this, Paras may have a longer life span.
-Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense.
+The mushrooms growing out of its back will release irritating spores that can paralyze, poison, or induce sleep in its foes. They are also popular among collectors. It is also very timid as [[EP044|shown in the anime]] when it runs away from a battle with a {{TP|Ash|Charmeleon|Charizard}}.
-Paras may have long life spans, because the tochukaso is known for having properties that are beneficial for longevity.
+Paras can often be found in caves, since sunlight and dry air hurt their skin. They can also thrive in damp {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} with high amounts of humidity where conditions are ideal for fungi. It is most commonly found in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but occasionally can be found in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]] as well.
-The mushrooms on Paras's back are often prized by collectors.
-====Gender differences====
-None.
-===Special abilities===
-The mushrooms growing out of its back will release irritating spores that can [[Status ailment|paralyze, poison, or induce sleep]] in its foes.
-===Behavior===
-The mushrooms on its back have a very commanding influence over Paras and order it to extract juice from tree trunks. It is also very timid as shown in the anime when it runs away from a battle with a {{TP|Ash|Charmeleon|Charizard}}.
-===Habitat===
-[[File:Forest Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
-Paras can often be found in caves, since sunlight and dry air hurt their skin. They can also thrive in damp forests with high amounts of humidity where conditions are ideal for fungi. It is most commonly found in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but occasionally can be found in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]] as well.
-===Diet===
-{{main|Pokémon food}}
-It is unknown if Paras eats regular food in the wild or if it gets all of its nutrients from the roots that it sucks, though most of the food is absorbed by the mushrooms on its back. However, they have been known to prey on {{p|Weedle}}.
 ==In the anime==