✅ It is true that hammerhead worms are found throughout parts of the Southern U.S. ✅ Some species are thought to be poisonous. ✅ It is believed an individual that has been cut in half can regrow into two different worms.
that sexual reproduction has not been observed. Though egg cases have been found, reproduction seems to be primarily done through “fragmentation: a small rear portion of the worm will pinch off, and ‘stay behind’ as the worm moves forward.”
That toxin is called tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxin that is also found in certain pufferfishes. The worms secrete the chemical through their skin, which can irritate human skin and harm pets. To ensure that sightings are accurately documented to track the spread of the hammerhead worms, experts ask that residents send photographs and other information to their local extension agent.Be on The Lookout for Hammerhead Worms in Iowa | Horticulture and Home Pest News. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2020/12/be-lookout-hammerhead-worms-iowa. Accessed 28 Mar. 2022.
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