calcareous tubeworm

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The Calcareous tubeworm (Serpula vermicularis) is a species in the genus Serpula. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Annelida (Anelídeo)

Class

Polychaeta (Polychaeta)

Order

Sabellida (Sabellida)

Family

Serpulidae

Genus

Serpula

Species

Serpula vermicularis (calcareous tubeworm)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒトエカンザシゴカイ

Spanish gusano tubícola serpentino

French petite serpule

German Bunter Kalkröhrenwurm

Russian Серпула червеобразная

Similar Species in Serpula

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Serpula himantioides

Least Concern

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Dry Rot

Serpula lacrymans

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of calcareous tubeworm?

The scientific name of calcareous tubeworm is Serpula vermicularis. It belongs to the genus Serpula.

Where does calcareous tubeworm live?

calcareous tubeworm is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does calcareous tubeworm belong to?

calcareous tubeworm (Serpula vermicularis) belongs to the genus Serpula, which is part of the taxonomic family Serpulidae.

What kingdom does calcareous tubeworm belong to?

calcareous tubeworm (Serpula vermicularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of calcareous tubeworm?

The closest relatives of calcareous tubeworm in the genus Serpula include , Dry Rot.