rhabdomal

/ræbˈdoʊməl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a rhabdom (the light-sensitive structure in the eyes of some invertebrates).
    • Under the microscope, the rhabdomal structure appeared as a central rod surrounded by pigment.
    • Damage to the rhabdomal region can impair an arthropod's vision.
    • The rhabdomal cells in the insect eye are arranged in a radial pattern.
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