Bostrycapulus gravispinosus; spiny slipper snail
A species of marine snail in the family Calyptraeidae. Scientific name: Bostrycapulus gravispinosus.
The spiny slipper snail can be found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized literature.
Alternate kanji spelling; very rare and possibly historical.
The Japanese name アワブネガイ (泡舟貝) literally means 'bubble boat shell', likely referring to the shell's shape. The exact derivation is uncertain.