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The New Zealand flatworms are voracious carnivores. Lacking a coelom, these worms absorb the nutrient from their prey by dissolving it in mucus which they then absorb. Ordinary annelid (round) earthworms seem to not have a defence against this behaviour, and they have been introduced accidentally into Europe, no doubt as eggs along with minor traces of soil on agricultural produce.
Since the round worms and flat worms co-exist reasonably successfully in NZ, there is no reason to believe other than this 'happy' condition will eventually prevail in Europe.
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What country threatened to invade new zealand in world war 2?
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What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
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Are wild dog in New Zealand?
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Do cats eat kiwi birds?
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Which area of New Zealand are most affected by ferrets?
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What is the name of the indegenous population of New Zealand?
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
Is a New Zealand passport evidence of New Zealand citizenship?
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