Definition of ocellus in English:

ocellus

nounPlural ocelli əˈsɛləsoʊˈsɛləs

Zoology

1
another term for simple eye
Example sentencesExamples
- The expression in adults was observed in dorsal ocelli cells in the nerve code.
- Between the compound eyes are usually three simple eye, or ocelli.
- The ocelli (eye-like spots) on the spinous dorsal fin of males are metallic blue, surrounded by a golden ring.
- The ocelli, or eye spots, may reduce damage from fin-biting predators by mimicking the head.
- Our recent experiments raise a new question about the evolutionary relationship of ocelli to other sensory structures.
2
another term for eyespot (sense 1, ocellus sense 2)
Example sentencesExamples
- Transverse cuticular wrinkles arranged in a tight parallel pattern form a ring posterior to the ocelli and encircle about 25% of the cephalothorax.
- Besides functioning as an identification feature, the ocelli also have anti-predator functions.
- They suggested that the color change is stimulated by perception of the background color by the larval ocelli and effected by a neurophysiological pathway.

Derivatives

ocellar

adjective ə(ʊ)ˈsɛləoʊˈsɛlər

Zoology

Relating to a simple eye or eyespot.
the ocellar visual system
Example sentencesExamples
- During a 14-wk interval, a new postocellar region was regenerated while the anteriormost ocellar region degenerated.
- Adjacent to these lie the two ocellar bristles and the two postvertical bristles in addition to several microchaetae.
- Neuronal hyperplasia is observed in mutant clones located behind the MF (white arrows) or in the ocellar precursor region (red arrows).

ocellate

adjective ˈɒsɪlət

Zoology

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of oculus 'eye'.

Definition of ocellus in US English:

ocellus

nounoʊˈsɛləsōˈseləs

Zoology

1
another term for simple eye
Example sentencesExamples
- Our recent experiments raise a new question about the evolutionary relationship of ocelli to other sensory structures.
- The expression in adults was observed in dorsal ocelli cells in the nerve code.
- The ocelli, or eye spots, may reduce damage from fin-biting predators by mimicking the head.
- Between the compound eyes are usually three simple eye, or ocelli.
- The ocelli (eye-like spots) on the spinous dorsal fin of males are metallic blue, surrounded by a golden ring.
2
another term for eyespot (sense 1) and
Example sentencesExamples
- They suggested that the color change is stimulated by perception of the background color by the larval ocelli and effected by a neurophysiological pathway.
- Transverse cuticular wrinkles arranged in a tight parallel pattern form a ring posterior to the ocelli and encircle about 25% of the cephalothorax.
- Besides functioning as an identification feature, the ocelli also have anti-predator functions.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of oculus ‘eye’.

单词	ocellus
释义	Definition of ocellus in English: ocellus nounPlural ocelli əˈsɛləsoʊˈsɛləs Zoology 1 another term for simple eye Example sentencesExamples The expression in adults was observed in dorsal ocelli cells in the nerve code. Between the compound eyes are usually three simple eye, or ocelli. The ocelli (eye-like spots) on the spinous dorsal fin of males are metallic blue, surrounded by a golden ring. The ocelli, or eye spots, may reduce damage from fin-biting predators by mimicking the head. Our recent experiments raise a new question about the evolutionary relationship of ocelli to other sensory structures. 2 another term for eyespot (sense 1, ocellus sense 2) Example sentencesExamples Transverse cuticular wrinkles arranged in a tight parallel pattern form a ring posterior to the ocelli and encircle about 25% of the cephalothorax. Besides functioning as an identification feature, the ocelli also have anti-predator functions. They suggested that the color change is stimulated by perception of the background color by the larval ocelli and effected by a neurophysiological pathway. Derivatives ocellar adjective ə(ʊ)ˈsɛləoʊˈsɛlər Zoology Relating to a simple eye or eyespot. the ocellar visual system Example sentencesExamples During a 14-wk interval, a new postocellar region was regenerated while the anteriormost ocellar region degenerated. Adjacent to these lie the two ocellar bristles and the two postvertical bristles in addition to several microchaetae. Neuronal hyperplasia is observed in mutant clones located behind the MF (white arrows) or in the ocellar precursor region (red arrows). ocellate adjective ˈɒsɪlət Zoology Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of oculus 'eye'. Definition of ocellus in US English: ocellus nounoʊˈsɛləsōˈseləs Zoology 1 another term for simple eye Example sentencesExamples Our recent experiments raise a new question about the evolutionary relationship of ocelli to other sensory structures. The expression in adults was observed in dorsal ocelli cells in the nerve code. The ocelli, or eye spots, may reduce damage from fin-biting predators by mimicking the head. Between the compound eyes are usually three simple eye, or ocelli. The ocelli (eye-like spots) on the spinous dorsal fin of males are metallic blue, surrounded by a golden ring. 2 another term for eyespot (sense 1) and Example sentencesExamples They suggested that the color change is stimulated by perception of the background color by the larval ocelli and effected by a neurophysiological pathway. Transverse cuticular wrinkles arranged in a tight parallel pattern form a ring posterior to the ocelli and encircle about 25% of the cephalothorax. Besides functioning as an identification feature, the ocelli also have anti-predator functions. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of oculus ‘eye’.
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