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Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish says the worms likely arrived hidden in soil, possibly through imported plants. They ...
The worms are known across the southeastern US, and with recent hammerhead sightings in Washington, DC, New Yorkers and others in the Northeast Corridor may be wondering how long it will be before ...
Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states. When handling a hammerhead worm, make sure to ...
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-named hammerhead sharks.
Hammerhead worms earned then name because of the way their head resembles hammerhead sharks. "The Hammerhead worms are part of a large group of flatworms that belong to the particular file of ...
Hammerhead worms can be up to 12 inches long, with a crescent-shaped head and are usually orange, yellow or brown with one to several stripes along the back, according to the OSU Extension.
Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...
These worms have numerous names most commonly called a hammerhead flatworm to the shoveled worm, due to their shape. These long squiggly worms have flat heads that plunge out either side and can reach ...
Hammerhead worms are hermaphrodites and can mate with any member of their species, but more often reproduce asexually by breaking off into smaller pieces, according to experts from the U of A.
Those who spot hammerhead worms, or otherwise come into contact with one, are advised to put on a pair of gloves, refrain from touching them with bare skin, and, of course, avoid eating them.
Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...
Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...