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simple eye

/ˈsɪmpəl aɪ/

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/ˈsɪmpəl aɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип глаза, встречающийся у многих беспозвоночных, состоящий из одной линзы, фокусирующей свет на сетчатку, в отличие от фасеточного глаза. Также известен как глазок (оцеллий).

A type of eye found in many invertebrates, consisting of a single lens that focuses light onto a retina, as opposed to a compound eye. It is also known as an ocellus.

  1. Simple eye (ocellus)C1formal

    A small, primitive eye found in some invertebrates, consisting of a single lens and capable of detecting light intensity and direction, but not forming detailed images.

    ruПростой глаз (оцеллий)

    • Many insects have simple eyes called ocelli in addition to their compound eyes.
    • The simple eye of a spider can detect movement but not shapes.
    • Scientists studied the simple eye of a jellyfish to understand its light-sensing abilities.