Dicellurata
- Pronunciation
- /di-SELL-ur-a-ta/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Dicellurate
- Plural
- Dicellurata
Definition
An order of arachnids characterized by having two distinct cell types in their eyes.
Full guide
Read the full Dicellurata guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Latin 'dicella', meaning 'two cells', and 'urata', meaning 'related to the eye'.
Example
Dicellurata is a group of arachnids that includes mites and spiders.