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MP: Rare ‘Hair-Like (Horsehair)’ Worm Spotted in Panna Forests, Showcasing Rich Biodiversity – Details

Unusual Nematomorpha Filmed in Mohandra Range, Reflects Healthy Panna Ecosystem
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Panna, Madhya Pradesh: Amidst its reputation as a sanctuary for tigers, leopards, and cheetahs, the forests of Panna are proving their strength as vibrant biodiversity hubs. A curious discovery in the Mohandra Range’s Motidol Beat – captured on video and shared by forest personnel – has underscored this richness.

Unusual Creature Captured on Camera

District Forest Officer (South Forest Division) Anupam Sharma, 2018 batch IFS (Indian Forest Service) officer, confirmed that the creature filmed at wet and muddy terrain within the Mohandra Range appears as a tangled thread. Locally referred to as the horsehair worm, it is scientifically categorised under Nematomorpha. These creatures are known for their transparency and thin, hair-like form, appearing pale brown or white.

Harmless Yet Confusing to Locals

Although its unfamiliar appearance often causes confusion among villagers, the horsehair worm poses no threat to humans or wildlife. DFO Sharma reassured that it neither stings nor bites and is completely harmless.

Discovery Shared by Dedicated Forest Guard

The footage was shot by Beat Guard Arvind Kumar Vishwakarma, who promptly alerted DFO Sharma. Recognising the rarity of the sighting, Sharma shared the video across official social media platforms to raise awareness about Panna’s ecological diversity.

Biodiversity Indicator in Action

Sharma underlined that the presence of this obscure creature is a positive indicator of environmental health in Panna’s wildlands. “Its existence reflects a balanced and thriving ecosystem,” he said, noting that Panna remains home to a broad array of rare and wild species.

Horsehair Worm’s Fascinating Life Cycle

Also known as Gordian worms, horsehair worms exhibit a unique biological cycle. They begin life as internal parasites in insects like grasshoppers, beetles, and crickets. As they mature, they influence the host’s neurological system – compelling it to enter water, where the worm then emerges and persists in aquatic environments for the next phase of its life.



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