ocelloid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a cellular structure found in unicellular microorganisms that is analogous in structure and function to eyes, which focus, process and detect light

Word forms

ocelloid ocelloids

Etymology

From ocellus + -oid.

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