ocellate (Meaning)

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ocellate (a.)

Same as Ocellated.

Synonyms & Antonyms of ocellate

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ocellate Sentence Examples

  1. The peacock's iridescent tail feathers ocellate, resembling large, watchful eyes.
  2. The ocellated lizard's skin is adorned with intricate patterns that mimic the shapes of eyes.
  3. Mimicry is a survival strategy employed by certain insects, such as the ocellated hawkmoth, which ocellate to resemble the eyes of a snake.
  4. The ocellated pipefish's slender body bears distinctive black and white markings that ocellate like a snake's scales.
  5. The peacock's ocellate tail is a vibrant display used to attract mates and advertise its territory.
  6. The ocellated pufferfish's ability to ocellate its body with dark spots serves as a warning to potential predators.
  7. The ocellated antbird's plumage ocellates with bold, contrasting colors, making it easy to spot in the dense undergrowth.
  8. The ocellated triggerfish uses its ocellated lure to attract prey, resembling a harmless worm.
  9. The ocellated bandicoot's intricate tail stripes ocellate, breaking up its silhouette and providing camouflage in its environment.
  10. The ocellated eagle-ray's characteristic blue eyes are encircled by vibrant ocellate markings, resembling targets.

FAQs About the word ocellate

Same as Ocellated.

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The peacock's iridescent tail feathers ocellate, resembling large, watchful eyes.

The ocellated lizard's skin is adorned with intricate patterns that mimic the shapes of eyes.

Mimicry is a survival strategy employed by certain insects, such as the ocellated hawkmoth, which ocellate to resemble the eyes of a snake.

The ocellated pipefish's slender body bears distinctive black and white markings that ocellate like a snake's scales.