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Echter Hausschwamm

Serpula lacrymans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Annelida (Ringelwürmer)
Class
Polychaeta (Vielborster)
Order
Sabellida (Sabellida)
Family
Serpulidae
Genus
Serpula
Species
Serpula lacrymans (Echter Hausschwamm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sérpula
German Echter Hausschwamm

Similar Species in Serpula

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Bunter Kalkröhrenwurm
Serpula vermicularis
Not Evaluated
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Wilder Hausschwamm
Serpula himantioides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Echter Hausschwamm?
The scientific name of Echter Hausschwamm is Serpula lacrymans. It belongs to the genus Serpula.
Where does Echter Hausschwamm live?
Echter Hausschwamm is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, United States.
What family does Echter Hausschwamm belong to?
Echter Hausschwamm (Serpula lacrymans) belongs to the genus Serpula, which is part of the taxonomic family Serpulidae.
What kingdom does Echter Hausschwamm belong to?
Echter Hausschwamm (Serpula lacrymans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Echter Hausschwamm?
The closest relatives of Echter Hausschwamm in the genus Serpula include Bunter Kalkröhrenwurm, Wilder Hausschwamm.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Serpula — 3 Species

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Bunter Kalkröhrenwurm
Serpula vermicularis
NE
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Echter Hausschwamm
Serpula lacrymans
NE
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Wilder Hausschwamm
Serpula himantioides
LC
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