Term Name: | ocelloid |
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Definition: | Eye-like subcellular structure found in dinoflagellates (a large group of single-celled eukaryotes). Consists of subcellular analogues to a cornea, lens, iris, and retina. Ocelloids are built from pre-existing organelles, including a cornea-like layer made of mitochondria and a retinal body made of anastomosing plastids. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097693] QuickGO AmiGO |