dictionary help| parietal eye --> pineal eye | medical dictionary |
A non-image-forming, photoreceptive eye in or near the median line in certain crustacea and lower vertebrates; homologue of pineal gland in higher forms.
Synonyms: epiphysial eye, parietal eye.
(05 Mar 2000)
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