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For example Leucochloridium, a flatworm that turns the eyes of snails vivid colours and patterns, which makes them more susceptible to bird predation. The flatworm also makes the snail stay out in the ...

Also known as the Hammerhead Slug, the Flatworm is an invasive species that appear in places that have seen a lot of rainfall. They can often be seen on driveways, patios, and sidewalks. They can grow ...

Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego recently found that two types of parasitic flatworms, known as trematodes, are commonly infecting freshwater fish caught by ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S. commonly carry parasitic flatworms ...

Key TakeawaysKey Takeaways Freshwater game fish in the U.S. now carry an exotic flatworm that can infect humans More than 90% of game fish like bluegill and largemouth bass tested carried the ...