A dog-killing parasite that was believed to only exist in Texas and other Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California for the first time, scientists have warned. The worm can cause ...

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An invasive and harmful worm capable of growing to three feet long has been discovered in Ontario, Canada. The hammerhead land planarian is toxic and, experts warn, can pose a threat to pets, small ...

Call them Franken flatworms. Scientists have created worms with the heads and brains of other species just by manipulating cell communication. The research is an example of how development is ...

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The hammerhead flatworms are native to Southeast Asia, and they have invaded North Texas. The worms are anywhere from four to 15 inches long. They are harmful not only to plants, but also to essential ...

In some of the most complex animal societies, individuals exhibit a cooperative division of labour to form castes. The most pronounced types of caste formation involve reproductive and ...

Planarians are flatworms most known for being able to grow a new head if it gets cut off, but perhaps even stranger is the ...