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Definitions from the WebTerm: Compound EyePart of speech: Noun Sense 1: A specialized type of eye found in many insects and crustaceans, consisting of numerous individual visual units called ommatidia, which together provide a wide field of view and detecting movement. Example sentence: The compound eye of a dragonfly allows it to see and track its prey with great precision. Sense 2: In zoology, the complex eye structure found in some spiders and other arthropods, consisting of multiple fused lenses and photoreceptor cells. Example sentence: The compound eye of a jumping spider gives it a unique ability to perceive depth and navigate its surroundings skillfully. Sense 3: In botany, a compound eye refers to a type of inflorescence in which numerous individual flowers are clustered together to form a larger flower head. Example sentence: Sunflowers have compound eyes, with hundreds of small florets arranged in a dense formation. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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