1. having ocelli (simple eyes) or eye-like spots or markings
Usage: biology; zoology

Examples

• The ocellate butterfly displayed distinctive eye-like patterns on its wings.
• Starfish are ocellate creatures, with simple eyes at the tips of their arms.
• The ocellate markings on the peacock feather serve as a defense mechanism.
• Many insects are ocellate, possessing multiple simple eyes in addition to compound eyes.
• The ocellate pattern on the fish's tail resembled a large predator's eye.