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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 flatworms — commonly called hammerhead worms — occasionally make headlines because they aren't native to many regions and are toxic, aggressive predators. Their slimy, leech-like bodies with anvil-shaped heads, resembling a hammerhead shark, add to their menacing reputation.
7 de jun. de 2024 · Hammerhead worms are native to tropical and subtropical regions but have become invasive worldwide. It's believed the planarians were accidentally transported and distributed on rooted horticultural plants. Because hammerhead worms require humidity, they are uncommon in desert and mountain biomes.
28 de jul. de 2023 · Hammerhead flatworms — an invasive pest that looks like a cross between a hammerhead shark and a leech — have been spotted in the Washington, D.C., area and across the United States.
26 de jul. de 2023 · Hammerhead worms are an invasive species known to be native to Southeast Asia and believed to have been introduced in the U.S. in 1891 through infested plants and soil, according to...
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.
