ommatophore

[ uh-mat-uh-fawr, -fohr ]

noun

, Zoology.

1. a tentacle or movable stalk bearing an eye, as in certain snails.

ommatophore

/ ɒˈmætəˌfɔː; ˌɒməˈtɒfərəs /

noun

1. zoology a movable stalk or tentacle bearing an eye, occurring in lower animals such as crabs and snails

Derived Forms

• ommatophorous, adjective

Other Words From

• om·ma·toph·or·ous [om-, uh, -, tof, -er-, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ommatophore¹

1875–80; < Greek ommat- eye ( ommateum ) + -o- + -phore

Word History and Origins

Origin of ommatophore¹

C19: from Greek omma eye + -phore