monoeidic

/mɒnəˈɪdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to only one type of sensory organ or receptor; having or relating to a single sense.

“Some species of animals are monoeidic, with a strong dependence on a single sense organ.”

2. noun

A type of sensory organ or receptor that is responsible for a single sense.

“The monoeidic nature of the insect’s compound eye is fascinating.”

Synonyms

  • monomorphic
  • uniocular

Antonyms

  • polyeidic
  • polymorphic