New Zealand Flatworm

New Zealand Flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus). Anterior (head) end searching for earthworm prey.Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s.Up to 20 cm in length. Now common in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. Is considered a threat to earthworms as these form its main diet

Alien Annelid Annelids Arthurdendyus Flatworm Flatworms Introduced Triangulatus Worm Worms

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