Morula lepida
NameMorula lepida
Scientific NameMorula lepida
Common NameNone found
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMorula
Specieslepida
Geographic DistributionTropical Indo-Pacific (inferred from general *Morula* morphology; specific modern distribution for *M. lepida* is not clearly established).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesStrong nodulose sculpture from intersecting axial and spiral ribs; distinct purplish aperture; denticulate outer lip; relatively high spire; short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCossmann, 1903 (for the fossil species *Morula lepida*)
Description
A robust, spiny marine gastropod shell with a conical-ovate shape, characterized by strong axial ribs and spiral cords forming prominent nodules. The shell exhibits a reddish-brown to purplish-brown exterior with white nodules and a distinctive purplish aperture. This specimen, while labeled 'Morula lepida', morphologically resembles modern species within the genus Morula, such as Morula granulata, rather than the fossil species Morula lepida (Cossmann, 1903).
