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There’s an invasive species of worm making itself known in Texas once again—the hammerhead flatworm.
These worms are toxic, hard to kill, and dangerous to native critters like earthworms.
Experts encourage people to kill these worms on site, and to avoid touching them directly, as the toxins they produce can irritate skin.
If they're cut in half, both halves regenerate though.
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2024-08-09 18:38:01Event JSON
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