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ommatophore

[uh-mat-uh-fawr, -fohr]

noun

Zoology.

  1. a tentacle or movable stalk bearing an eye, as in certain snails.

ommatophore

/ ˌɒməˈtɒfərəs, ɒˈmætəˌfɔː /

noun

  1. zoology a movable stalk or tentacle bearing an eye, occurring in lower animals such as crabs and snails

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ommatophorous adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ommatophore1

1875–80; < Greek ommat- eye ( ommateum ) + -o- + -phore
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ommatophore1

C19: from Greek omma eye + -phore

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