The eyespot apparatus, also known as an eyespot or ocular device, is a specialized structure found in certain unicellular organisms, particularly in some protozoans and algae. Its primary function is to detect light, helping the organism navigate towards or away from light sources, a behavior known as phototaxis. In terms of structure, an eyespot apparatus typically consists of a combination of pigment granules and photoreceptive cells.
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