EYESPOT

Eyespot

An eyespot is an eye-like marking. They are found on butterflies, reptiles, felids, birds and fish.

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eyespot

Noun

  1. Any of various primitive light-sensitive organs or regions in many diverse organisms.
  2. An eye-like marking on the tail of a peacock or the wing of a butterfly.
  3. Any of a group of fungal infections of grasses that are characterized by oval spots.


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