Other Animal Disease — Worldwide/Unknown
A worm from Southeast Asia has found its way into France and is threatening the country’s supply of escargot [a dish of cooked land snails, usually served as an appetizer in France and in French restaurants].
The New Guinea flatworm [invasive flatworm, _Platydemus manokwari_] is one of the most dangerous invasive species in the world. The worms were spotted at the botanical gardens in Normandy, setting off alarm bells around the country.
“All snails in Europe could be wiped out,”
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