rhabdomere (Meaning)
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rhabdomere (n.)
One of the several parts composing a rhabdom.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhabdomere
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rhabdomere Sentence Examples
- The rhabdomere, a specialized light-sensitive organelle, captures light in the eyes of arthropods.
- Each rhabdomere consists of a stack of lamellae, which contain light-absorbing pigments.
- The rhabdomere transmits signals to the photoreceptor cells, initiating the process of vision.
- The orientation of the rhabdomere determines the polarization sensitivity of the eye.
- The number and size of rhabdomeres vary among different arthropod species, affecting their visual acuity and sensitivity.
- Mutations in rhabdomere genes can lead to visual impairments and color blindness in insects.
- The rhabdomere is a key component in the compound eyes of insects, crustaceans, and other arthropods.
- The arrangement of rhabdomeres within a compound eye creates a mosaic image of the visual field.
- The rhabdomere allows arthropods to perceive a wide range of light wavelengths, including ultraviolet and polarized light.
- The study of rhabdomeres provides insights into the evolution and adaptation of arthropod vision.
FAQs About the word rhabdomere
One of the several parts composing a rhabdom.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rhabdomere, a specialized light-sensitive organelle, captures light in the eyes of arthropods.
Each rhabdomere consists of a stack of lamellae, which contain light-absorbing pigments.
The rhabdomere transmits signals to the photoreceptor cells, initiating the process of vision.
The orientation of the rhabdomere determines the polarization sensitivity of the eye.
