noun
Akoya pearl oyster; Marten's pearl oyster
A species of pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii) cultivated primarily for Akoya pearls. The term is used in biology, pearl farming, and jewelry contexts.
アコヤ貝は真珠養殖に使われる。
Akoya pearl oysters are used in pearl cultivation.
この真珠はアコヤ貝から採れました。
This pearl was harvested from an Akoya pearl oyster.