Its fungal spores serve as nourishment for cacti in the desert; it spreads them unintentionally as it wanders ceaselessly in search of food. Pararok bites anyone who dares to touch the mushroom on its head, driven by a primal instinct.
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings, even in darkness. Pararok are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients.