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Meaning of opercle
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opercle (n.)
Any one of the bony plates which support the gill covers of fishes; an opercular bone.
An operculum.
opercle Sentence Examples
- The fish's opercle, a protective flap over its gills, shimmered metallically in the sunlight.
- The opercle of the clam remained tightly shut, shielding its soft body from predators.
- The surgeonfish carefully removed the opercle, granting temporary access to its intricate feeding apparatus.
- In aquariums, the opercular rate of fish is often monitored as an indicator of their respiratory health.
- The delicate opercle of the sea turtle flapped rhythmically as it swam through the warm ocean currents.
- The opercle of the conch shell provides an airtight seal, protecting its inhabitant from dehydration and environmental hazards.
- As the frog swallowed its prey, its opercle protruded momentarily, indicating that it was gulping down air.
- The opercle of the thorny oyster is covered in sharp spines, acting as a deterrent to potential predators.
- The opercle of the spiny lobster is a prehensile appendage used for grabbing prey and defending itself.
- The complex opercular system of the kingfisher allows it to withstand the immense force generated by its high-velocity dives.
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Any one of the bony plates which support the gill covers of fishes; an opercular bone., An operculum.
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The fish's opercle, a protective flap over its gills, shimmered metallically in the sunlight.
The opercle of the clam remained tightly shut, shielding its soft body from predators.
The surgeonfish carefully removed the opercle, granting temporary access to its intricate feeding apparatus.
In aquariums, the opercular rate of fish is often monitored as an indicator of their respiratory health.
