Rhabdomere
- Pronunciation
- /ra-bdo-meer/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Rhabdomere
- Plural
- Rhabdomeres
Definition
The part of a retinular cell in an ommatidium of an arthropod compound eye that contains the light-sensitive rhodopsin. The rhabdomere membrane is formed into microvilli.
Etymology
Example
The rhabdomeres in the compound eyes of insects are arranged in a hexagonal pattern.
Related Terms
- Rhodopsin
- Ommatidium
- Compound Eye