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Platydemus manokwari, also known as the New Guinea flatworm, is a species of large predatory land flatworm. Native to New Guinea , it has been accidentally introduced to the soil of many countries, including the United States. [ 3 ]
Platydemus manokwari, also known as the New Guinea flatworm, is a large predatory land flatworm that has become an invasive species in many countries. [1] [2] Platydemus manokwari, invasive in Florida, US. Native to New Guinea, it was accidentally introduced to the soil of many countries.
Bipalium species are predatory.Some species prey on earthworms, while others may also feed on mollusks. [10] [11] These flatworms can track their prey. [12]When captured, earthworms begin to react to the attack, but the flatworm uses the muscles in its body, as well as sticky secretions, to attach itself to the earthworm to prevent escape.
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A new treatment which targets proteins in cells could be key for future schistosomiasis treatment. Parasitic flatworms affect millions in developing countries, but new research offers hope Skip to ...
A parasite called Heterobilharzia americana, a flatworm commonly referred to as liver fluke, was behind the illness of the 11 dogs. The parasite normally makes its home in Texas and in the South.
Platyhelminthes (from the Greek πλατύ, platy, meaning "flat" and ἕλμινς (root: ἑλμινθ-), helminth-, meaning "worm") [4] is a phylum of relatively simple bilaterian, unsegmented, soft-bodied invertebrates commonly called flatworms or flat worms.
Platydemus manokwari de Beauchamp, 1963 – "New Guinea flatworm" [2] [3] Platydemus pindaudei de Beauchamp, 1972; Platydemus tabatteldii Graff, 1899; Platydemus vanheurni de Beauchamp, 1929; Platydemus victoriae (Dendy, 1890) Platydemus zimmermanni de Beauchamp, 1952