カイダコ

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Meanings

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greater argonaut; paper nautilus

usually written using kana alone

A pelagic octopus (Argonauta argo) known for the paper-thin shell secreted by the female. Often called 'paper nautilus' in English.

See also: アオイガイ

カイダコは暖あたたかい海うみに生せい息そくするタコの仲なか間まです。
The greater argonaut is a type of octopus that lives in warm seas.
メスのカイダコは薄うすい貝かい殻がらのようなものを作つくります。
The female greater argonaut creates a thin, shell-like structure.