retinula Meaning & Definition
What Does Retinula Mean?
As a noun, retinula means One of the group of pigmented cells that surround the retinophorae of invertebrates.
Retinula Definition (Noun)
- One of the group of pigmented cells that surround the retinophorae of invertebrates.
Synonyms of Retinula
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Retinula synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
retinula (plural retinulas or retinulae)
Origin of Retinula
Borrowed from New Latin rētinula, diminutive of Medieval Latin rētina. By surface analysis, retin(a) + -ula.