noun
Japanese horse mussel
A species of mussel, Modiolus nipponicus. Typically used in biological or culinary contexts.
ヒバリガイは潮間帯の岩場で見られる。
Japanese horse mussels are found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
Named after the skylark (ヒバリ), possibly due to a perceived resemblance in shape or color, but the exact derivation is uncertain.