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Hammerhead flatworm

Bipalium kewense

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Field Notes

Description:

It is a 3 inch long worm that is more like a striped skinny slug with a hammer head shark face.The worm cannot bite or do any harm to humans.It was found under a pot until i saw it crawl on top of the pot to take some pics.The species is very common in this area.It was introduced in horticultural plants and been found in greenhouses since 1901.

Habitat:

Under a pot, it made a burrow of space where it curls up like a snake.

Notes:

It is also known as the Arrowhead worm.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Ornithoptera80
Thanks, This species came in horticultural plants. It has also been found common in American greenhouses since 1901.
Mark Ridgway
Good one. I'm curious about the introduction and spread in the US.
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

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PublishedApril 22, 2020

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