Serpula (fungus) are formed. The strand mycelium of "Serpula", which can be up to 8 mm thick, are invasive and can spread over non-nutritive surfaces to find new food sources, even spreading through pores in stone, brickwork, and cement. After its initial growth period, the fungus can produce the water it needs and can continue growth into dry timber, eventually degrading it to powder—hence the term "dry rot". "S. lacrymans" is the most serious cause of building timber decay in the UK and northern Europe. The "Dictionary of the Fungi" (10th edition, 2008), suggests that the genus contains two species. , the
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