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Pineal Eye.
Pineal Eye - as a noun
A sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
third eyeExample Sentences
"The pineal eye is a unique feature found in some reptiles and amphibians."
"The pineal eye helps these animals to sense changes in light and regulate their biological rhythms."
"The pineal eye is located on the top of the animal's head."
"In lizards, the pineal eye is covered by a translucent scale."
"Snakes have a vestigial pineal eye that lacks photoreceptive abilities."
