eyestalk (Meaning)
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eyestalk (n.)
One of the movable peduncles which, in the decapod Crustacea, bear the eyes at the tip.
Synonyms & Antonyms of eyestalk
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eyestalk Sentence Examples
- Crabs and lobsters have eyestalks that are used for vision.
- The eyestalks of a crab or lobster can move independently of each other.
- The eyestalks of a crab or lobster contain a compound eye, which can see in multiple directions at once.
- The eyestalk is a slender, movable stalk-like structure that bears the eye in certain invertebrates, such as snails.
- The eyestalk of a snail contains a simple eye, which can only detect light and dark.
- The eyestalk of a snail can be retracted into the shell for protection.
- Some species of snails have eyestalks that are longer than their bodies.
- The eyestalk of a barnacle is used for feeding.
- The eyestalk of a barnacle is covered in tiny hairs that trap food particles.
- The eyestalk of a barnacle can be extended and retracted.
FAQs About the word eyestalk
One of the movable peduncles which, in the decapod Crustacea, bear the eyes at the tip.
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Crabs and lobsters have eyestalks that are used for vision.
The eyestalks of a crab or lobster can move independently of each other.
The eyestalks of a crab or lobster contain a compound eye, which can see in multiple directions at once.
The eyestalk is a slender, movable stalk-like structure that bears the eye in certain invertebrates, such as snails.
