Bostrycapulus aculeatus (sea snail)
Scientific name for a specific species of sea snail. Used in marine biology contexts.
The Bostrycapulus aculeatus is a small sea snail found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts.
The name 泡舟 (あわぶね) literally means 'bubble boat', likely referring to the shell's shape or the snail's buoyant egg masses. The exact origin is uncertain.