Blackberry Drupe
NameBlackberry Drupe
Scientific NameMorula uva
Common NameBlackberry Drupe
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMorula
Speciesuva
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, Australia, and Hawaii.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinguishing feature is its 'blackberry-like' appearance due to the dark shell and contrasting lighter, rounded nodules. Other features include the strong sculpture, denticulate outer lip, and short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
The Blackberry Drupe is a small, robust marine snail shell characterized by its distinctive nodular sculpture, resembling a blackberry. It has a conical-ovate shape with a moderately high spire. The shell surface is heavily sculptured with prominent axial ribs and spiral cords that intersect to form rounded, blunt nodules or spines. The aperture is ovate and relatively narrow, featuring a denticulate outer lip and a short siphonal canal. Its coloration is typically dark, with contrasting lighter nodules.
