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Morula porphyrostoma
Updated 12/1/2025
Family
Muricidae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Morula
porphyrostoma 
PURPLE-MOUTH DRUPE
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Uncommon under rocks in shallow water
where it preys upon bivalves. White with curved axial ribs crossed
by closely-spaced spiral cords, aperture wine, usually eroded and
encrusted with coralline algae. Attains 0.8 inch, 22 mm. Endemic to Hawaii. Formerly known as Morula dumosa or Spinidrupa
dumosa. |
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