ommatidium
noun
one of the radial elements composing a compound eye.
ommatidia
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pluralof ommatidium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These units, called ommatidia, are essentially self-contained minieyes.
From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2013
"We moved completely away from glass optics," Rogers says, making even smaller ommatidia a possibility.
From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2013
Next, the team will tinker with the radius and curvature of the flexible ommatidia array to see what other optical feats the camera is capable of.
From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2013
As Ann grew, she noticed her parents glancing from her to the other larvae with a strange look in their ommatidia.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 15, 2012
The retinal portion is composed of a corresponding number of ocular units or ommatidia.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various
