Nature #3176 Feb 16, 2026

Your furry friends might be accidentally helping invasive flatworms hitchhike into new ecosystems

Outdoor pets can inadvertently transport invasive hammerhead flatworms into new environments by carrying these toxic, predatory hitchhikers on their fur or paws after wandering through damp garden soil.

Your furry friends might be accidentally helping invasive flatworms hitchhike into new ecosystems

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