# ellipsoid()

## Example

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## Syntax

```python
ellipsoid([radiusx], [radiusy], [radiusz], [detailX], [detailY])
```

<table><thead><tr><th width="140">Parameter</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>radiusX</td><td>radius of the ellipsoid in the x-direction</td></tr><tr><td>radiusY</td><td>radius of the ellipsoid in the y-direction</td></tr><tr><td>radiusZ</td><td>radius of the ellipsoid in the z-direction</td></tr></tbody></table>

<details>

<summary>Example Full Code</summary>

```python
def setup():
  createCanvas(300,300, WEBGL)

def draw():
  background(255, 79, 132)
  orbitControl()
  stroke(176, 235, 51)
  fill(112, 88, 255)
  strokeWeight(2)

  r = frameCount
  rotateX(r)
  rotateY(-r)
  rotateZ(r)
  ellipsoid(50, 75, 50)
```

</details>

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## Description

draws a **UV** **deformed sphere** with a specified radius.

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