A dog-killing parasite that was believed to only exist in Texas and other Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California for the first time, scientists have warned. The worm can cause ...

Call them Franken flatworms. Scientists have created worms with the heads and brains of other species just by manipulating cell communication. The research is an example of how development is ...

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It’s dark, slimy, and one of the world’s worst invasive species. And it might be in your leaf litter. Originally from Papua New Guinea, the New Guinea flatworm has made its way to North Carolina. On ...

It actually improves upon the flatworm's mechanism, as its fins undulate 10 times faster than the worm's body. And what's more, along with being able to travel forward and turn to either side, the ...

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The last big update brought diving to Animal Crossing New Horizons, and we have been loving it. The feeling of finally getting to get out and into the water to collect even more cool creatures like ...

Invasive hammerhead flatworms have been drawing attention for their toxic skin and their ability to respawn. But humans likely do not have to worry, experts say. Screengrab from NBC Chicago They have ...

The hammerhead flatworms are native to Southeast Asia, and they have invaded North Texas. The worms are anywhere from four to 15 inches long. They are harmful not only to plants, but also to essential ...

An invasive, slimy worm called a hammerhead flatworm recently slithered into the home of a man in eastern Tennessee. The strange creature, which is named for its distinctive ax-like head, was quite a ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Invasive hammerhead flatworms may soon start trying to reclaim Tennessee gardens as the temperature rises. According to the Tennessee Valley Authority, hammerhead flatworms are ...