Question

…………….. is called as the light-sensitive part of ommatidium?

A Pigment cells Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Semper cells Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rhabdom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Cystaine cone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The light−sensitive part of an ommatidium is called the rhabdom. It is a rod-like structure, secreted by an array of 6-8 specialized neurons (retinula cells), and centered on the optical axis just below the crystalline cone.

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