In which group of fish is the operculum found?

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5 Aug 2024
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The operculum, a bony flap covering the gills, is characteristic of bony fishes (Class Osteichthyes). Cartilaginous fishes lack this structure, and 'sea fish' is a broad term that includes both bony and cartilaginous fishes.

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