Morula striata
NameMorula striata
Scientific NameMorula striata
Common NameStriated Drupe, Striated Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMorula
Speciesstriata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 20 to 40 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the robust, nodulose or spiny shell sculpture, the distinctive pale purple or lavender color of the aperture, and the presence of prominent white denticles on the inner lip (columella). The short siphonal canal is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Pease, 1868)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its heavily sculptured exterior and striking aperture. The shell surface is rough, adorned with prominent nodules or blunt spines, and often appears encrusted with other organisms, displaying mottled reddish-brown, pinkish, and off-white coloration. The interior of the aperture is a distinctive pale purple or lavender, featuring several prominent white denticles (teeth) on the inner lip. A dark, almost black operculum is visible within the aperture, indicating a live specimen.
