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 …

Jul 28, 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 …

Jul 26, 2023 · Hammerhead worms are a terrestrial flatworm with a half-moon shaped head, according to the T exas Invasive Species Institute. Their heads look not unlike the similarly …

Jun 7, 2024 · The hammerhead worm (Bipalium sp.) is a terrifying, toxic terrestrial flatworm. This large planarian lives on land and is both a predator and a cannibal. While the distinctive …

Jun 11, 2024 · Hammerhead flatworms — commonly called hammerhead worms — occasionally make headlines because they aren't native to many regions and are toxic, aggressive …

Jul 26, 2023 · An invasive worm that packs the poisonous power of a puffer fish and the slithering stamina of a snake has been spotted along the East Coast of the U.S.

May 17, 2023 · An invasive, snake-like worm species is making the rounds throughout Texas, with the possibility of causing physical reactions in humans or animals that come into contact with it.

Nov 23, 2020 · Step aside “ murder hornets,” sightings of an invasive species of a snake-like worm are being reported in Georgia. Sightings of shovel-headed garden worms, also known …

May 27, 2024 · They have snake-like bodies, reaching up to 15 inches long (eight to 12 inches on average). These species are typically light brown, with dark dorsal stripes going down the …