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wood piddock

Xylophaga dorsalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Greece, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇷 Greece

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Mollusca (رخويات)
Class
Bivalvia (ذوات الصدفتين)
Order
Myida (Myida)
Family
Xylophagaidae
Genus
Xylophaga
Species
Xylophaga dorsalis (wood piddock)

Names in Other Languages

German Holzbohrmuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wood piddock?
The scientific name of wood piddock is Xylophaga dorsalis. It belongs to the genus Xylophaga.
Where does wood piddock live?
wood piddock is found in Distributed across Denmark, Greece, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does wood piddock belong to?
wood piddock (Xylophaga dorsalis) belongs to the genus Xylophaga, which is part of the taxonomic family Xylophagaidae.
What kingdom does wood piddock belong to?
wood piddock (Xylophaga dorsalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Xylophaga — 1 Species

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wood piddock
Xylophaga dorsalis
NE
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