Chlorostoma xanthostigma (sea snail)
A specific species of sea snail; primarily used in biological contexts.
Chlorostoma xanthostigma is often found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name literally means 'bear cub shell', likely from the shell's appearance. The exact origin is uncertain.