Term Name: opercle
Synonyms: opercles
Definition: Dermal bone that articulates anteriorly with the hyomandibula. The opercle is paired and typically the largest bone of the opercular series. It is derived from the neural crest and is located in 2nd pharyngeal arch.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000250]

Relationships
is part of: dermatocranium dorsal hyoid arch opercular flap
is a type of: dermal bone
overlaps: operculohyoid ligament

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