The damage caused by the terrifying alien species ``hammerhead worm'' that proliferates excessively when split in half is expanding in the United States
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In the United States, where the influx of alien species such as the mute swan and loquat worm is progressing, the habitat of the hammerhead worm, a type of planaria , is expanding in Texas. It is regarded as a harmful alien species because it preys on earthworms, which play a role in promoting the growth of crops.
Meet Your New Nightmare, the Hammerhead Worm
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Known as the ``hammerhead worm'' because its head resembles a hammer, it is believed to have originally inhabited Southeast Asia and was introduced to the United States in the early 1900s with the importation of plants. . The average size of Kougai Building is 6 inches (about 15 cm) and is said to grow up to 1 foot (about 30 cm). Also, Ashley Morgan Olvera of
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Two species, `` Bipalium kewense '' and `` Bipalium vagum '', are known to inhabit Texas' Kougairu. 'Bipalium vagum' is smaller than 'Bipalium kewense' and is said to grow only up to about 2 inches (about 5 cm).
On the other hand, 'Bipalium kewense' is considered a dangerous alien species because it preys on earthworms, which play an important role in keeping the soil fertile. ``When the earthworms are gone from the soil, the plants can't get the nutrients they need to grow,'' Olvera said. reporting.
In addition, it is known to be the only terrestrial invertebrate that secretes tetrodotoxin , a neurotoxin possessed by creatures such as pufferfish, and when humans touch it with their bare hands, it causes symptoms such as numbness in the hands. danger has been pointed out.
Also, according to Mr. Olvera, if a pet such as a dog or cat accidentally eats Kogaibir, it will not die, but it may fall into poor physical condition for several days.
It is important to kill the kougai bill immediately if you find it, but it is not recommended to chop it up with a shovel or the like. A type of planaria, the genus Kougairu, has excellent regenerative ability. For that reason, Mr. Olvera said, ``After wearing napkins and gloves to protect your hands, put the kougai bill in a highly airtight bag such as a zip lock, kill it with vinegar and salt, and leave it as it is. The best way is to dispose of it in bags.'
by Martin LaBar
Pygmy Bill, which prefers places with high humidity, tends to appear on the surface after it rains, and in Texas, the number of discoveries in the spring of 2023, when the humidity was particularly high, has increased more than ever. Olvera also warned, 'Particular care should be taken when bringing new plants into the home, as the Kougai Building may be hidden when transporting flower pots and the like.'
The Texas Institute of Alien Species is soliciting reports of sightings of kogaibil from residents at any time in order to understand its range in the state.
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