Editing Belladarian (section)

==Physiology== 
The Belladarians have no specific gender some species produce flowers much like [[Human|terrestrial]] plants.  In this manner seedpods are germinated.  These pods are then firmly attached to the parent in some manner. When it is time for planting, the young Belladarian is put on a rich bed of soil and takes root right away.  The newborn remains in this state for a standard week. At the end of this time the parents can take him home.
By this time, the youngster is capable of walking and eating adult food, although it must be enriched with minerals for the first few of years of their lives.  They have a very low death rate among the newborns.  The gestation period varies by subspecies.

The last month of pregnancy is special. Each family unit maintains a special sector in which the expectant parents root themselves.  This soil is very rich in nutrients and is maintained by close family and friends. 

Like most plants, Belladarians gain the majority of their energy through the process of photosynthesis. They also require period of darkness and rest and growth.  They cultivate their resting beds, usually comprised of moss and soil.  The Belladarians also need moisture for their comfort. 

They can also suffer from the same types of afflictions as [[human|Terran]] plants and are plagued by insects, parasites and various types of fungus.  Some are contagious, and the individuals who are infected, are isolated and treated.   In case of fatality, the remains are cremated instead of recycled.  In the past, this was a social stigma and a sign of certain death.