ocellar

/ˈɒsɪlər, ˈɒsɪlər/ or /oʊˈsɪlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell or spot sensitive to light in an eye, especially in an invertebrate.

“The ocellar organ in the insect’s eye helped it navigate its surroundings.”

Synonyms

  • light-sensitive cell
  • photoreceptor

Antonyms

  • dark-sensitive cell