Retinula structure

The diagram shown below shows the retinular structure in the eye of Mitopus morio - showing the relationship of the four retinula cells (one central and three peripheral) to the rhabdom.

Diagram of a retinula.

 Reset button
Separate out the cells again.		 Places rhabdom on to central cell
1.  Use this button to move the rhabdom (r) into place on the central cell (c).		 Close up peripheral cells around rhabdom
2.  Then you can close in the peripheral cells (p) with this button.
retinula structure diagram
 components of the retinula

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