Meaning Of The Word Retinula

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What's The Definition Of Retinula?

retinula in American English
noun: a group of elongate neural receptor cells forming part of an arthropod compound eye: each retinula cell leads to a nerve fiber passing to the optic ganglion

retinula in British English
noun: a cell cluster found in the compound eye (an eye made up of many elements) of certain insects or other invertebrates with segmented limbs and bodies

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