de·operculate
¦dē+
1
: lacking an operculum
—used of the capsule of a moss or hepatic after the lid has fallen
2
: having an operculum that does not separate from the capsule
—used of mosses
de·oper·cu·late
ˌdēōˈpərkyəˌlāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: to shed or cast off the operculum
—used of mosses and liverworts
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“Deoperculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deoperculate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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