inoperculate (Meaning)
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inoperculate (a.)
Having no operculum; -- said of certain gastropod shells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inoperculate
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inoperculate Sentence Examples
- The inoperculate gill slits of the shark species allow it to breathe efficiently in low-oxygen environments.
- Marine animals with inoperculate gills, such as rays and sharks, expose their gills directly to the surrounding water.
- The inoperculate condition grants greater flexibility to the jaw, enabling wider feeding capabilities.
- The inoperculate respiratory system of some fish species requires a constant flow of water to oxygenate their blood.
- Inoperculate animals lack a bony operculum or gill cover, which provides protection and water circulation in many other fish.
- The lack of an operculum in inoperculate species exposes their gills to predators and environmental hazards.
- The evolutionary adaptation of inoperculate gills has enabled certain fish to occupy specialized ecological niches.
- Inoperculate gills allow for rapid gas exchange, making them suitable for high-energy activities.
- Some inoperculate fish species have developed unique adaptations, such as spiracles, to complement their gill breathing.
- The inoperculate respiratory system of jawless fish provides insights into the early evolution of vertebrate respiratory structures.
FAQs About the word inoperculate
Having no operculum; -- said of certain gastropod shells.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The inoperculate gill slits of the shark species allow it to breathe efficiently in low-oxygen environments.
Marine animals with inoperculate gills, such as rays and sharks, expose their gills directly to the surrounding water.
The inoperculate condition grants greater flexibility to the jaw, enabling wider feeding capabilities.
The inoperculate respiratory system of some fish species requires a constant flow of water to oxygenate their blood.
