Watch a new marine flatworm species. But how do scientists handle it?

An invasive hammerhead flatworm is making its way to Austin. This worm (its scientific name is Bipalium kewense) frequents warm, damp environments and is known for its half-moon-shaped head, like a hammerhead shark’s. The soft-bodied invertebrate has skin that causes irritation to those who handle it, as a form of protection. The worm can cause rashes on people and be poisonous for pets. These hammerhead worms eat earthworms, which are good for soil. “It’s usually associated around flower beds a