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brille

Term ID
UBERON:0010515
Synonyms
  • eye cap
  • ocular scale
Definition
A layer of transparent, immovable disc-shaped skin or scale covering the eyes of some animals for protection, especially in animals without eyelids. The brille has evolved from a fusion of the upper and lower eyelids. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brille
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