opercular

Meanings

• noun

  A bony flap covering the gills of some fish.

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Variants

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opercular , operculars

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Etymology

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From Old French operculum, from operare 'to work' + -culum -cule. Akin to Latin operculum 'a cover, lid'.

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Trivia

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1. The opercular bone in fish is not a true bone, but rather a cartilaginous structure.

2. The size and shape of the opercular bone can vary greatly between different fish species.

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Related Concepts

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1. gills: The organs in fish that extract oxygen from water and release carbon dioxide.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'opercular' has been used metaphorically to describe a protective covering or shield. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures of various fish species.

How to Memorize "opercular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish with a bony flap covering its gills.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opercular' with the word 'protective covering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opercular is a cover for gills' to remember the definition.

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