operculum

Meanings

• noun

  A bony flap covering the back of the eye in certain fish.

• noun

  In anatomy, an operculum is a bony or cartilaginous covering of an organ or cavity.

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Variants

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opercula , operculum , operculums

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Etymology

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From Latin operculum, meaning 'little cover' or 'lid'.

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Trivia

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1. The operculum of certain fish can be used as an indicator of their stress levels.

2. The operculum of some fish changes color to blend in with their surroundings, making them harder to spot by predators.

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1. gill cover: In fish, the operculum protects the gills and helps in breathing.

2. operculum bone: A bone covering the brainstem in certain fish and reptiles.

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In literature, the term operculum is used metaphorically to refer to a concealing or protective covering. In biology, it is a structural feature of certain fish and mollusks.

How to Memorize "operculum"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Operculum' as 'Op' for 'Operative Cover'.

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