Simple Eye (Noun)
Meaning
An eye having a single lens.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The octopus has a simple eye, capable of detecting light and darkness but not forming images.
- Simple eyes often consist of a single lens and a light-sensitive retina, providing basic vision capabilities.
- Some invertebrates have simple eyes, used for detecting the direction of light sources.
- In comparison to compound eyes, simple eyes generally produce more detailed images but with less peripheral vision.
- Simple eyes in certain species can have highly sensitive retinas and detect even slight changes in light levels.