black-lip pearl oyster
Scientific/common name for Pinctada margaritifera, a marine bivalve known for producing black pearls.
The black-lip pearl oyster is known for producing black pearls.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is used in some contexts, but the katakana form is more common.
Formed from 黒蝶貝, the established name for the dark-lipped pearl oyster: 黒蝶 “black butterfly” and 貝 “shellfish.”