A genus of large carnivorous land flatworms found in tropical and subtropical regions that hunt other invertebrates.
From Greek geo- (earth) + plana (wanderer), referring to these organisms that traverse the ground. The genus name was coined in the 19th century as scientists catalogued biodiversity.
These flatworms are like tiny dragons of the soil—some species can grow over a foot long and have venomous bites! They're one of nature's most successful invasive species, accidentally transported worldwide through plant shipments, reshaping ecosystems wherever they arrive.
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