Meaning Of The Word Ommatidium

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What's The Definition Of Ommatidium?

ommatidium in American English
any of the structuralelements forming the compound eye of an insect, many crustaceans, etc.: each element is a complete photoreceptor in itself, having a lens, pigment, light-sensitive cells, etc.
noun: one of the radial elements composing a compound eye

ommatidium in British English
noun: any of the numerous cone-shaped units that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods

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