Serpula (fungus) cover the surface they are growing on (known as the substrate). The hymenophore, or spore-forming surface, generally has a wrinkled appearance. The species grow on, and digest, mainly coniferous wood, causing a process known as brown rot. One species, dry rot ("S. lacrymans"), is a highly destructive agent of houses. Damp structural timber is an ideal substrate for the germination of "Serpula" spores. The fungal hyphae penetrate the wood and release enzymes that break down structural polysaccharides such as cellulose. There may be no external indications that the fungus is present until the rot is far advanced and fruit bodies
The Amity Affliction released a single called ""Shine On"". They are known for their highly personal songs, often dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide, many lyrics stemming from vocalist Joel Birch's past struggles. , the band has sold more than 145,000 records. The Amity Affliction released the first single “"Ivy (Doomsday)"” on the 20 June 2018 from their album "Misery", released on 24 August 2018. The Amity Affliction formed in Gympie, a South-East Queensland town in Australia by friends Ahren Stringer and Troy Brady in their final year of high school. The band was named for a close friend of the