Ocelloid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ocelloid is a noun meaning (microbiology) a cellular structure found in unicellular microorganisms that is analogous in structure and function to eyes, which focus, process and detect light.
Meaning
(microbiology) a cellular structure found in unicellular microorganisms that is analogous in structure and function to eyes, which focus, process and detect light.
Word Forms
- ocelloids
Related Words
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