parietal eye
noun
1
: pineal gland
—used especially for a pineal gland that possesses a photoreceptive function
called also pineal eye
2
: a photoreceptive structure of some nonmammalian vertebrates (such as lizards) especially when eyelike in composition with a distinguishable lens and retina
called also pineal eye
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“Parietal eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parietal%20eye. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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