ocellus

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[edit] Noun

ocellus (plural ocelli)

1. A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells
2. An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock

[edit] Related terms

• ocellated
• ocellation

[edit] External links

• Wikipedia has an article on “Ocellus”. Wikipedia