ommatidium

IPA: ˈoʊmʌtˈɪdiʌm

(zoology) One of the conical substructures which make up the eyes of invertebrates with compound eyes.

Examples of "ommatidium" in Sentences

Each ommatidium in a compound eye acts like a tiny lens, capturing light and sending signals to the brain
The ommatidia in a bee's eye are arranged in a hexagonal pattern, allowing for exceptional vision
Scientists study the structure of ommatidia to better understand how insects perceive the world around them
A dragonfly can have up to 30,000 individual ommatidia in each eye, giving them incredible visual acuity
The ommatidia of a butterfly eye are sensitive to ultraviolet light, helping them navigate and find food