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ocellus

UK
/əʊˈsɛləs/
US
/oʊˈsɛləs/

Traductions

ocellusnoun
ocelli
pl
UK
/əʊˈsɛləs/
US
/oʊˈsɛləs/
ocelleBiologie ; petit œil simple sensible à la lumière.
The butterfly's ocellus helps it sense changes in light intensity.
L’ocelle du papillon l’aide à percevoir les variations d’intensité lumineuse.
ocellePar extension, marque ou dessin en forme d’œil.
The peacock's tail feathers are adorned with vibrant ocelli that resemble eyes.
Les plumes de la queue du paon sont ornées d’ocelles éclatants qui ressemblent à des yeux.
Synonymes
eyespot
eye-spot
simple eye
eye-like marking
eyelike marking
ocellar spot

Définitions

ocellusnoun
A small simple eye or eyespot found in invertebrates, such as insects and some mollusks, that is capable of detecting light but not forming an image.
The butterfly's ocellus helps it sense changes in light intensity.
An eye-like marking, often found on the wings of butterflies or the feathers of birds, that resembles an eye.
The peacock's tail feathers are adorned with vibrant ocelli that resemble eyes.
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