Florida's Latest Invader Could Pose A Threat To Ecosystems Across The Country
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At first glance, the latest foreign invader to threaten Florida ecosystems doesn't seem nearly as impressive as Burmese pythons, whose length can exceed twenty feet, or lionfish, whose colorful spines can deliver a venomous sting. Despite its small size, however, the wider impact of the "New Guinea flatworm" could eventually be even more serious than that of the pythons.
- By Jim Burnett - July 14th, 2015 3:30am