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Dry Rot

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Annelida (สัตว์พวกหนอนปล้อง)
Class
Polychaeta (โพลีคีทา)
Order
Sabellida (Sabellida)
Family
Serpulidae
Genus
Serpula
Species
Serpula lacrymans (Dry Rot)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sérpula
German Echter Hausschwamm

Similar Species in Serpula

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Serpula himantioides
Least Concern
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calcareous tubeworm
Serpula vermicularis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dry Rot?
The scientific name of Dry Rot is Serpula lacrymans. It belongs to the genus Serpula.
Where does Dry Rot live?
Dry Rot 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 Dry Rot belong to?
Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) belongs to the genus Serpula, which is part of the taxonomic family Serpulidae.
What kingdom does Dry Rot belong to?
Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dry Rot?
The closest relatives of Dry Rot in the genus Serpula include , calcareous tubeworm.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Serpula — 3 Species

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Serpula himantioides
LC
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Dry Rot
Serpula lacrymans
NE
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calcareous tubeworm
Serpula vermicularis
NE
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