Rhabdom

Pronunciation
/ra-b-dohm/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Rhabdom
Plural
Rhabdoms

Definition

A light-sensitive structure found in the compound eyes of arthropods, composed of interdigitating microvilli from a group of photoreceptor cells.

Etymology

Example

The rhabdom in a fly's compound eye helps to detect light and movement.

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