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photoblepharon palpebratus

 

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Noun photoblepharon palpebratus has 1 sense
  1. flashlight fish, Photoblepharon palpebratus - fish of deep dark waters having a light organ below each eye
    --1 is a kind of spiny-finned fish, acanthopterygian

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Term: Photoblepharon palpebratus

Description:

Photoblepharon palpebratus is a scientific term referring to a unique anatomical feature found in some species of marine animals, especially certain fish and reptiles. It describes the presence of a translucent or partially transparent eyelid that allows light to pass through.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Photoblepharon palpebratus, also known as the transparent eyelid, serves as a protective cover that filters harmful sunlight and protects the eye while enabling light perception.

Example Sentence: The photoblepharon palpebratus of the deep-sea fish helps it adapt to the dimly lit environment of the ocean depths.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

In the context of marine biology, the term photoblepharon palpebratus refers to organisms possessing the unique characteristic of a transparent eyelid.

Example Sentence: The photoblepharon palpebratus sea turtles are particularly fascinating due to their distinct visual adaptations.

Sense 3 - Verb:

When used as a verb, photoblepharon palpebratus describes the act of a marine animal with a translucent eyelid allowing light to pass through.

Example Sentence: The fish flexed its eye muscles, initiating the photoblepharon palpebratus, as it peered through the crystal clear water.

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