Optic Lobe

Pronunciation
/OP-tik LOB/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Optic Lobe
Plural
Optic Lobes

Definition

A region of the insect brain responsible for processing visual information. It contains specialized neuropils that receive input from photoreceptor cells in the compound eyes.

Etymology

From Latin 'opticus', meaning 'of vision', and 'lobus', meaning 'lobe'.

Example

The optic lobes of insects are responsible for processing visual information and controlling flight behavior.

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