# operculum

> bones in a fish that provide facial support structure and a protective covering for the gills

**Wikidata**: [Q1575967](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1575967)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operculum_(fish))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/operculum-q1575967-2


## References

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