simple eye

US /ˈsɪm.pəl ˌaɪ/
UK /ˈsɪm.pəl ˌaɪ/
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単眼, 個眼

a small, simple eye found in many invertebrates, typically consisting of a few photoreceptor cells and a lens, capable of detecting light intensity but not forming detailed images

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Insects often have both compound eyes and simple eyes (ocelli).
昆虫はしばしば複眼と単眼(個眼)の両方を持っています。
The spider's simple eyes are primarily used for detecting changes in light and shadow.
クモの単眼は主に光と影の変化を検出するために使用されます。