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It is a bone that lies at the base of the stapes and is joined to the shoulder girdle by a thin muscle known as the operscularis. It may form part of a special system that provides information to the frog on the degree of twisting between its head and trunk region. It is therefore likely to assist in balance control.
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Do sharks have an operculum?
no.
The protective bony cover over the gill slit from which water is pumped out of a fish's body is called?
This is called the operculum
Where is the operculum in a perch?
The operculum of a perch, or any bony fish, is located behind the jaw and face, just in front of the pectoral fin.
Function of operculum?
operculum ( plural ; operculi ) is actually gill cover or lid of a cavity having gills . its major function is to protect gills as well as to move water over gills so that gill may be able to extract oxygen from water . as this lid play an important role in moving water over gills so fishes having operculum can survive even if they are stationary . on other hand fishes lacking operculi have to move continuously to survive .all bony fishes have operculi . best example of fish having no operculum is shark.
Can you freeze a frog?
If you freeze a live frog, it will kill the frog. You can; however, freeze a dead frog.
What covers the gills of perch?
The operculum
Do sharks have an operculum?
no.
The protective bony cover over the gill slit from which water is pumped out of a fish's body is called?
This is called the operculum
What is the gill covering of bony fish?
The flap of tissue that covers a bony fish gill is the bony operculum.
Where is the operculum in a perch?
The operculum of a perch, or any bony fish, is located behind the jaw and face, just in front of the pectoral fin.
What type of fin is located behind the operculum on a perch fish?
The fin located behind the operculum on a perch fish is the Pectural Fins (paired).
What system is the operculum part of?
i believe muscular
What is found under the operculum in a fish?
The gills of a fish.
How does the operculum of the fish moves?
It opens and closes like its breathing.
What is an alternate name for the gill cover?
The gill casing is called the operculum
What protects a gill on a fish?
the gill operculum covers and protects the gills.
What is the bony plate that covers a fishes gills called?
operculum
