adjective
- relating to or resembling an operculum (a lid-like covering or flap)
Usage: biological; technical
Examples
- The opercular bone protects the fish’s gills.
- Scientists studied the opercular structure in various marine species.
- The opercular flap opened and closed rhythmically as the fish breathed.
- Damage to the opercular region can affect a fish’s respiratory function.
- The opercular membrane was carefully examined under the microscope.
- Each opercular plate showed distinct markings unique to the species.