Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rhabdom

noun

ˈræb.dəm

Definition

A rhabdom is a slender rod-like structure found in certain organisms, particularly in relation to sensory cells that help in detecting light.

Examples

The rhabdom in the compound eyes of insects plays a crucial role in their ability to see movement.
Researchers studied the rhabdom structure to understand the evolutionary adaptations in animal vision.
Some marine organisms possess rhabdoms that enable them to detect bioluminescence in their surroundings.

Meaning

Rhabdom refers to the grouping of light-sensitive cells that form part of the photoreceptors in simple eyes of invertebrates, helping them perceive light and sometimes suggest direction.