ocellary Synonyms
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ocellary Meaning
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ocellary (a.)
Of or pertaining to ocelli.
ocellary Sentence Examples
- The ocellary spot on the butterfly's wings mimics the eyes of a predator to ward off potential attackers.
- Certain species of tarantulas exhibit ocellary bristles, sensory hairs located near their eyes.
- The ocellary nerves transmit visual information from the eyes to the brain.
- The ocellary region of the brain processes visual information and controls eye movements.
- Some fish, such as the peacock wrasse, have ocellary markings that resemble eyes but are not functional.
- The ocellary lobe of the optic tectum is responsible for processing visual information in certain animals.
- Ocellary setae are specialized hairs on insects that detect light and act as rudimentary eyes.
- The ocellary hump on the back of the mantis shrimp is associated with its advanced visual system.
- Certain species of anglerfish have bioluminescent ocellary lures that mimic the appearance of prey.
- The ocellary nucleus is a group of neurons in the brain that are involved in the control of eye movements.
FAQs About the word ocellary
Of or pertaining to ocelli.
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The ocellary spot on the butterfly's wings mimics the eyes of a predator to ward off potential attackers.
Certain species of tarantulas exhibit ocellary bristles, sensory hairs located near their eyes.
The ocellary nerves transmit visual information from the eyes to the brain.
The ocellary region of the brain processes visual information and controls eye movements.
