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protects the internal soft parts of the animal that are not completely covered by the shell. The operculum lies on the top rear part of the foot. When the foot is retracted, the operculum is rotated 180° and closes the shell.
* An operculum (fish), a flap that covers the gills in bony fishes and chimaeras.
* The cover that rapidly opens a cnida

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