give reason the glottis is called epiglottis
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The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. It stands open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx. ... The epiglottis has been identified as early as Aristotle, and gets its name from being above the glottis (epi- + glottis).
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The reason is simple
The glottis covered by layer it is above the layer so epi and its called by epiglottis
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