Murex ramosus are white shells and are the largest member of the murex family and rates high in popularity with shell collectors for its fantastic variety of ornamentation and sculpture. The ramose murex or murex ramosus is the perfect shell for a seashell wedding as its large mouth opening easily holds a small flower arrangement and it makes a beautiful table centerpiece for beach weddings. Also, this is one of the most popular shells used in coastal home decorating as its frilly spines make a beautiful natural art piece for a bookshelf or table. Large shells bear thick curved spines on the body whorl. Mature shells are white with a pink inner lip. In some area of the Indo-Pacific, these shells are very common on sand or rubble in shallow water near reefs. Ramosus Murexes, ramose murex are aggressive predators, feeding on bivalves and other mollusks as well as a variety of other marine invertebrates.
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