retinulae (Meaning)
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retinulae (pl.)
of Retinula
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retinulae Sentence Examples
- The compound eyes of insects contain thousands of individual retinulae.
- Each retinula in an insect's eye is composed of eight photoreceptor cells.
- The retinulae of nocturnal insects are highly sensitive to light.
- The structure of the retinulae varies among different insect species.
- Retinulae are essential for insect vision, allowing them to detect movement and changes in light intensity.
- The morphology of the retinulae influences the resolution and sensitivity of the insect's visual system.
- Retinulae are arranged in ommatidia, which are clusters of photoreceptor cells.
- Damage to the retinulae can impair insect vision.
- The study of retinulae is called retinulology.
- Retinulae are fascinating structures that have evolved to meet the unique visual needs of insects.
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of Retinula
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The compound eyes of insects contain thousands of individual retinulae.
Each retinula in an insect's eye is composed of eight photoreceptor cells.
The retinulae of nocturnal insects are highly sensitive to light.
The structure of the retinulae varies among different insect species.
