foveola
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foveolae
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Their attention focused on the foveola, a tiny region at the very center of the retina.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
One of the keys to understanding the foveola is a group of specialized light-detecting cells called cones.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Although the foveola occupies only a small fraction of the retina, it is involved in approximately 50% of human visual perception, according to the researchers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 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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