foveola
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foveolae
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One of the keys to understanding the foveola is a group of specialized light-detecting cells called cones.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Under the longstanding model, blue cones that initially appear in the foveola were thought to move away as the retina developed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
The new findings suggest that the cone pattern in the foveola is established through a coordinated sequence of events early in fetal development.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
After observing these lab grown retinas over several months, the team identified the cellular events that shape the foveola, the tiny region at the center of the retina responsible for the sharpest vision.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Median foveola: in Orthoptera; the foveate depression of the vertex between the eyes: = central foveola.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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