Ocelli

Word OCELLI
Character 6
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Definitions and meanings of "Ocelli"

What do we mean by ocelli?

A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells.

An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock.

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The word "ocelli" in example sentences

Some freshwater species have separate light sensors referred to as ocelli or pseudocelli. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A few moths are also provided with small simple eyes called ocelli; these are placed on top of the head and are so covered with down they cannot be distinguished save by experts. ❋ Gene Stratton-Porter (1893)

{Scanner's note: this is no longer a valid usage for the word "ocelli". ❋ John. B. Smith (N/A)

The darker surrounding pigment heightens the reflective effect of the ocelli and makes them appear a brighter white. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We found that if P. shrevei is observed along the same plane from which light is directed, the normally obvious white ocelli cannot be seen against the reflection from all other scales. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The head is distinct and bears a ring of ocelli (simple eyes), shortened antennae, chewing mouthparts, and a spinneret. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When viewed immediately after handling the lizards, the ocelli appear to pulse or fluctuate in brightness as the surrounding pigment changes intensity. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Compound eyes may be complemented with up to three ocelli. ❋ Unknown (2008)

After a quiescent period, the ocelli are still reflective but do not appear as bright as when the surrounding skin pigmentation is darker. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But, when viewed from an angle oblique to the light source, the ocelli appear brighter, while surrounding scales show no reflection. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Adeline Loyau, Michel Saint Jalme and Gabriele Sorci of the National Museum of Natural History and the Laboratory of Evolutive Parasitology say "We calculated ocelli density and found it did explain female choice." ❋ Unknown (2005)

The surface of the body has a variety of sensory papillae and ocelli occur in many miracidia and some cercariae stages. ❋ Unknown (2007)

His wing feathers - right side outwards with ocelli displayed - surround him, while his tail feathers are visible to the left. ❋ Glenda Larke (2007)

Classical studies show females prefer a high number of ocelli. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Since Darwin, the peacock exhibiting an elongated tail composed of ocelli has been a prime example of sexual selection. ❋ Unknown (2005)

New research published today in Ethology shows peahens may actually assess ocelli density. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Head very small in front, blunt; lateral ocelli close to the eyes, space between them with long hairs. ❋ Unknown (2004)

When the process of selective breeding from abnormal flies is continued over many generations a line of flies is produced that consistently has two ocelli, even in the absence of any external disturbance of development and these ocelli can be symmetrically or asymmetrically arranged (Maynard Smith and Sondhi 1960). ❋ Lewontin, Richard (2004)

If those with fewer than three ocelli are used as parents for the next generation they produced more abnormal flies than the parental generation. ❋ Lewontin, Richard (2004)

If the development of the fly is sufficiently disturbed, however, some flies with two or fewer ocelli are observed. ❋ Lewontin, Richard (2004)

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