Morula ambrosia
NameMorula ambrosia
Scientific NameMorula ambrosia
Common NameAmbrosia Drupe
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMorula
Speciesambrosia
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and other Western Pacific localities.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its highly spinose sculpture, featuring numerous sharp, pointed spines or nodules arranged spirally and axially. The aperture is relatively narrow, ovate, and has a characteristic purplish-pink coloration. It possesses a short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHouart, 1996
Description
A small to medium-sized, highly sculptured marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape, prominent spire, and numerous sharp, pointed spines or nodules. The shell exhibits a rugged, ornate appearance with a distinctively colored aperture.
