The New Guinea flatworm has been found spreading rapidly over Southern Florida, greatly decreasing snail populations. This species is hermaphroditic, meaning it can multiply at any time without help from anything else. They are nocturnal and hard to spot at two inches long. This worm cannot harm humans, but it can destroy Florida’s fragile snail population. The New Guinea Flatworm is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in the top 100 most invasive species on the planet. This is because it will eat any worm, slug, or soft-bodied animal that lives in the ground. They can also eat snails by attaching themselves to the shell’s opening and spitting out an acidic goo that dissolves the snail’s flesh. Not only are these snails