Sentences with OPERCULUM
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The operculum acts as a protective cover for the gills of fish."
2
"Certain snails have an operculum to close their shells when they retreat inside."
3
"The operculum of a bird's beak helps in crushing hard food items."
4
"Some insects have an operculum on their eggs to prevent desiccation."
5
"The operculum of a flower bud protects the petals inside before blooming."
6
"Certain gastropods use their operculum to trap water and create a portable humid microhabitat."
7
"During molting, a crab sheds its old exoskeleton along with the operculum."
8
"The operculum of a bivalve mollusk serves as a door to close and protect the soft body inside."
9
"Fishermen sometimes use operculums as decorative objects in crafts and jewelry."
10
"The operculum can be observed moving rhythmically as a fish breathes."
