Operculum

bones in a fish that provide facial support structure and a protective covering for the gills From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Operculum
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In fish, an operculum is a structure made of bone that covers and protects the gills.

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A drawing showing the head of a perch, from the side. The different bones that make up the operculum are shown in color.


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