anophthalmus

/əˌnɒfθælˈmeɪəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of blind cave beetles, specifically a group of cave-dwelling beetles that have lost their eyesight over time.

“The scientist studied the unique characteristics of the anophthalmus species, which had adapted to living in complete darkness.”

Synonyms

  • blind cave beetle
  • eyless beetle

Antonyms

  • normal-eyed beetle
  • sighted insect