biocellate

adjective

bi·​ocel·​late
¦bī,
(ˈ)bī +
: having two ocelli

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + ocellate

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“Biocellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biocellate. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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