biocellate

American

[bahy-os-uh-layt, bahy-oh-sel-it] / baɪˈɒs əˌleɪt, ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɛl ɪt /

adjective

Zoology, Botany.

marked with two ocelli or eyelike parts.

biocellate British

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈsɛlɪt, baɪˈɒsɪˌleɪt /

adjective

(of animals and plants) marked with two eyelike spots or ocelli

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Etymology

Origin of biocellate

First recorded in 1840–50; bi- ¹ + ocellate ( def. )

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