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eyespot

/ˈaɪspɒt/

/ˈaɪspɑt/

Translations

eyespotnoun

eyespots

/ˈaɪspɒt/

/ˈaɪspɑt/

The eyespot in the Euglena helps it move towards light sources for photosynthesis.

L’ocelle de l’Euglène l’aide à se déplacer vers des sources de lumière pour la photosynthèse.

Additional translations

tache oculaireEn phytopathologie, pour une tache circulaire sur les feuilles ou les tiges.

Synonyms

eyespotadjective

/ˈaɪ.spɒt/

/ˈaɪ.spɑːt/

Used attributively to modify nouns related to eyespot markings, organs, or plant disease.

Eyespot lesions were visible along the lower stems of the wheat.

Des lésions ocellaires étaient visibles le long des tiges inférieures du blé.

Synonyms

with an eyespot

eyespotnoun

A simple visual organ or light-sensitive spot found in some invertebrates and unicellular organisms, used to detect light.

The eyespot in the Euglena helps it move towards light sources for photosynthesis.

A marking or spot on an animal, such as a butterfly or moth, that resembles an eye and is thought to deter predators.

The peacock butterfly has a distinctive eyespot on its wings that startles predators.

A disease symptom in plants, characterized by circular spots on leaves or stems, often caused by fungi or bacteria.

The wheat crop was affected by eyespot, leading to reduced yields.

eyespotadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or caused by an eyespot; used before a noun.

Eyespot lesions were visible along the lower stems of the wheat.