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Bipalium is a genus of large predatory land planarians. They are often loosely called " hammerhead worms " or " broadhead planarians " because of the distinctive shape of their head region.
4 de ago. de 2023 · Hammerhead worms are an invasive species largely known to originate from Asia, but are likely now spreading within the U.S. by hiding in the damp soil of potted plants.
11 de jun. de 2024 · Hammerhead worms are carnivorous flatworms with anvil-shaped heads that can reproduce by fission or sex. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions, but have invaded many places worldwide and can produce a poison similar to puffer fish.
7 de jun. de 2024 · Learn about the hammerhead worm, a giant, carnivorous, poisonous flatworm that lives on land. Find out how it hunts, reproduces, and invades new habitats, and why it's not edible.
28 de jul. de 2023 · Hammerhead worms are flatworms that look like hammerhead sharks and prey on earthworms. They can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested and should be removed with vinegar or sealed containers.
26 de jul. de 2023 · Hammerhead worms are flatworms that can secrete a poisonous toxin and regenerate body parts. They are native to Southeast Asia and have spread across the U.S., where they prey on earthworms and cause skin irritations.
Last year, the gardening world was set ablaze with the hot topic of the hammerhead worm—an invasive flatworm. With the arrival of spring temperatures, Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals say these worms are back and here to stay.
