CELL BIOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site eyespot Euglena rubra with red eyespot A light-sensitive organelle present in unicellular organisms, green algae, zoospores, and some gametes. Eyespots can also be found on more complex animals that have well-developed eyes. A dragonfly, for example, has an eyespot on each side of its head in addition to its compound eyes. An eyespot enables a creature to respond to changes in light and dark but cannot gather enough information to form an image. Related categories    • CELL BIOLOGY    • MICROBIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP