noun
Epimenia verrucosa (a species of mollusc)
A specific marine mollusc; the name literally means 'shackle earthworm'. Used in taxonomic contexts.
枷蚯蚓は、日本近海で見られる軟体動物の一種である。
Epimenia verrucosa is a species of mollusc found in the seas around Japan.
The name 枷蚯蚓 (かせみみず) is a compound of 枷 (かせ, 'shackles') and 蚯蚓 (みみず, 'earthworm'), likely referring to the worm-like appearance with constrictions. The exact derivation is uncertain.