ommatidium

[US]/ɒməˈtɪdɪəm/
[UK]/ɑːməˈtɪdiəm/

Translation

n.a small optical unit of the compound eye of arthropods; one of the numerous small facets in the compound eye of insects
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

single ommatidium

ommatidium structure

ommatidium orientation

ommatidium function

ommatidium arrangement

ommatidium type

ommatidium count

ommatidium development

ommatidium analysis

ommatidium evolution

Example Sentences

the ommatidium is a crucial part of the compound eye.

each ommatidium functions as a separate visual unit.

the structure of the ommatidium allows for wide-angle vision.

scientists study the ommatidium to understand insect vision.

each ommatidium contains photoreceptor cells.

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