noun
sea snail
Refers to marine gastropods with spiral shells, often used in culinary or biological contexts.
海産巻き貝は、磯の香りが強い食材です。
Sea snails are an ingredient with a strong seashore aroma.
General term for spiral-shelled snails, including freshwater and land species. 海産巻き貝 specifically refers to marine varieties.
Compound of 海産 (かいさん, 'marine') and 巻き貝 (まきがい, 'spiral-shelled snail').