Definition:
The
multi-tissue structure that is located on the top of the
head, composed of the corneal lens, pigment
cell, rhabdoms and synaptic plexus.
written by: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Relationships / properties:
The ocellus is part of the cranium.
ocellus by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
simple eye by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
ocellus by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
ocellus by Karlsson, D., and F. Ronquist. 2012. Skeletal Morphology of Opius dissitus and Biosteres carbonarius, with a Discussion of Terminology and Morphological Variation in Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). PLoS ONE 7:1-38.
alternative definition added about 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
One of typically three bead-like lenses usually arranged in a triangle near the
dorsal surface of the head; sometimes referred to as a simple eye in contrast to the compound
eye.
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added over 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
A simple eye, consisting of a single, usually round or oval facet. Hymenoptera usually have three ocelli\: one median (anterior) and two lateral (posterior).
Reference: Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993. Hymenoptera of the World: An Identification Guide to Families. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada Publication 1894/E., Ottawa, ON 668 pp.
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added over 12 years ago by Kelly Dew
A simple eye that is located on the top of the head, composed of the corneal lens, pigment cell, rhabdoms and synaptic plexus.
Reference: Karlsson, D., and F. Ronquist. 2012. Skeletal Morphology of Opius dissitus and Biosteres carbonarius, with a Discussion of Terminology and Morphological Variation in Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). PLoS ONE 7:1-38.
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added over 12 years ago by Istvan Miko
The multi-tissue structure that is located on the top of the head, composed of the corneal lens, pigment cell, rhabdoms and synaptic plexus.
Reference: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Cross reference:
None provided.
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