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.

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.

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