opercula

Noun

The word is derived from operculum

Meaning

See Operculum.

of Operculum

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

operculum

Examples

Hyolitha have dorso-ventrally differentiated opercula, with the ventral surface of the shell extending forwards to form a shelf termed the ligula. Source: Internet

They swim with their mouth wide open and their opercula fully expanded. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

operatrix opercle opercled opercular opercularisation opercularization