eyespots
(eye-spots)
2 syllables
Definition
plural noun. Simple visual organs found in some invertebrates, consisting of a cluster of photoreceptor cells that can detect light but not form images.
Example Sentence
The caterpillar had eyespots on its back to scare away predators.
More Example Sentences
Some marine animals have eyespots to help them detect changes in light.
Synonyms
ocelli; photoreceptors; light sensors
Antonyms
blind spots; darkness; invisibility
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