eye·stalk

(ī′stôk′)

A movable structure in certain crustaceans, such as crabs and shrimp, that bears an eye at the tip.

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eyestalk

(ˈaɪˌstɔːk)

(Zoology) a movable stalk bearing a compound eye at its tip: occurs in crustaceans and some molluscs

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eye•stalk

(ˈaɪˌstɔk)

n.

a stalk or peduncle upon which an eye is borne, as in a lobster or shrimp.

[1850–55]

eye·stalk

(ī′stôk′)

A movable stalk having a compound eye on its tip, found on crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans.

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