Flatworm (specifically Land Planarian)

Damp, dark environments such as soil, under rocks, logs, or leaf litter; often found in gardens or greenhouses.

Carnivorous and predatory; they feed on earthworms, slugs, snails, and other soil invertebrates using specialized enzymes to dissolve prey.

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; they move via a sliding motion using cilia and mucus. They can reproduce both sexually and asexually through fragmentation (splitting).

Generally harmless to humans, though some species produce tetrodotoxin (a neurotoxin) and should not be handled with bare hands. They can be considered invasive pests as they deplete beneficial earthworm populations.