stalk-eyed

[ stawk-ahyd ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. having the eyes located on pedicels, as some crustaceans and dipterans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stalk-eyed¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

The stalk-eyed Crustacea are known to most readers through the fascinating volume of Mr. Bell.

From Project Gutenberg

According to Sars, the Sympoda (or Cumaceans), in spite of their sessile eyes, have closer affinities with the stalk-eyed orders.

From Project Gutenberg