rhabdome
/ˈræb.doʊm/
noun
- A rod-like structure in the eye of some invertebrates (like insects and crustaceans) that helps with vision by collecting light.
- Damage to the rhabdome can affect a shrimp's ability to detect movement.
- The rhabdome is an important part of the compound eye in many insects.
- Scientists studied the rhabdome to understand how bees see colors.