Pseudoculus

In biology, pseudoculus (plural pseudoculi, from Greek ψεύδος, meaning "false", and Latin oculus, meaning "eye") is the name applied to various eye-like structures which are nevertheless not eyes. Amongst the organisms possessing pseudoculi are Protura, in which their function is not well-known,[1] and Pauropoda, whose organs are vibration-sensitive.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "pseudoculus". Dictionary of invertebrate zoology. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "pseudoculus". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 22 June 2013.


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