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limy tubeworm

Hydroides dianthus

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Annelida (Anelídeo)
Class
Polychaeta (Polychaeta)
Order
Sabellida (Sabellida)
Family
Serpulidae
Genus
Hydroides
Species
Hydroides dianthus (limy tubeworm)

Similar Species in Hydroides

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Tube-building worm
Hydroides dirampha
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Tube-building worm
Hydroides elegans
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of limy tubeworm?
The scientific name of limy tubeworm is Hydroides dianthus. It belongs to the genus Hydroides.
Where does limy tubeworm live?
limy tubeworm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Japan.
What family does limy tubeworm belong to?
limy tubeworm (Hydroides dianthus) belongs to the genus Hydroides, which is part of the taxonomic family Serpulidae.
What kingdom does limy tubeworm belong to?
limy tubeworm (Hydroides dianthus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of limy tubeworm?
The closest relatives of limy tubeworm in the genus Hydroides include Tube-building worm, Tube-building worm.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Hydroides — 3 Species

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limy tubeworm
Hydroides dianthus
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Tube-building worm
Hydroides dirampha
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Tube-building worm
Hydroides elegans
NE
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