Japanese horse mussel
A species of mussel, Modiolus nipponicus. Typically used in biological or culinary contexts.
Japanese horse mussels are found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
Xenostrobus securis; a species of saltwater mussel
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Named after the skylark (ヒバリ), possibly due to a perceived resemblance in shape or color, but the exact derivation is uncertain.