Thais bronni; a species of rock shell
A muricid gastropod (rock shell) found in Japanese waters. The name is typically written in katakana as レイシガイ.
Thais bronni 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 and mainly found in taxonomic or specialized contexts. It is usually written in kana.
The name レイシガイ (茘枝貝) literally means 'lychee shell', likely from the resemblance of its shell texture to lychee skin. The exact derivation is uncertain.