rhabdomes
/ˈræb.doʊmz/
noun
- Plural of rhabdome; rod-like structures in the eyes of some invertebrates that help with vision.
- The arrangement of rhabdomes varies widely among different arthropods.
- The rhabdomes in a dragonfly's eye are adapted for detecting fast movement.
- Each ommatidium contains several rhabdomes that work together.