noun
Thais clavigera; rock shell
A species of predatory sea snail found in East Asian coastal waters. Often used in biological or culinary contexts.
イボニシは潮間帯の岩場でよく見られる。
Thais clavigera is often seen on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
この地域ではイボニシを食用にすることもある。
In this region, Thais clavigera is sometimes eaten.
The name イボニシ (疣螺) likely derives from 疣 (ibo, 'wart') and 螺 (nishi, 'snail'), referring to the shell's warty texture. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.