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ommatidium
This term is a specialized biological descriptor used almost exclusively in entomology and zoology. It describes the structural unit of a compound eye, emphasizing the modular nature of arthropod vision where each unit captures a small portion of the visual field.
Because it is a technical term derived from Greek, it follows a Latinized pluralization pattern. The singular form ends in -ium, which transforms to -ia in the plural, a common characteristic of anatomical and scientific terminology.
Meanings
Examples
Each ommatidium functions as a separate light detector.
The dragonfly eye is composed of thousands of individual ommatidia.
The dragonfly eye is composed of thousands of individual ommatidia.
Look closely at the slide to see a single ommatidium.
An ommatidium consists of a corneal lens and a crystalline cone.
An ommatidium consists of a corneal lens and a crystalline cone.
I wonder how many ommatidia are required for a bee to see a flower.
The arrangement of each ommatidium contributes to the wide field of view.
Does the ommatidium in this species respond to ultraviolet light?
Light enters the ommatidium and is focused onto the rhabdom.