Sentences with OPERCULE
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The opercule of the fish helps protect its gills."
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"The opercule acts as a lid on the snail's shell."
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"The opercule can be lifted to access the opening of the clam's shell."
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"The opercule is a distinguishing feature of many species of aquatic animals."
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"The color and shape of the opercule can vary among different fish species."
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"The function of the opercule is to regulate water flow over the gills."
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"Some opercules have intricate patterns or decorations."
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"The opercule is made of tough, flexible material."
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"The opercule is an important anatomical structure in the respiratory system of many aquatic organisms."
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"The opercule helps prevent debris from entering the fish's gill chamber."
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"The opercule can be used to determine the age of some fish species."
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"Certain parasites attach themselves to the opercule of their host fish."
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"The opercule is hinged to allow for movement and flexibility."
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"Some species have opercules that are transparent or translucent."
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"The opercule can provide camouflage and protection for the fish."
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"Bacterial infections can sometimes affect the health of the opercule."
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"The shape and size of the opercule can vary greatly between different fish families."
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"The opercule serves as a barrier to protect the sensitive gill filaments."
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"Predators often target the opercule as a vulnerable spot on the fish's body."
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"The opercule is an evolutionary adaptation that has allowed aquatic organisms to thrive."
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"The opercule is a hard plate that covers the gills of a fish."
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"The snail retreats into its shell and seals the opening with a calcareous opercule."
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"The opercule of a mushroom helps protect the developing spores."
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"The opercule on the antenna of bees helps prevent water from entering their body."
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"In certain species of insects, the opercule acts as a cover for the spiracles."
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"By studying the pattern on the opercule, scientists can identify different species of mollusks."
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"The opercule of a sea squirt helps filter water during feeding."
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"The opercule of a bryozoan opens and closes to control the flow of water into the colony."
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"A damaged opercule can disrupt the breathing process of a lungfish."
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"The opercule of a land snail is usually thicker and more robust than that of a water snail."
