
The SciencesJuly 1, 1977
The Compound Eye of Insects
It has hundreds of facets, each representing an ommatidium, or "little eye." The size, pattern and aiming of the ommatidia are determined by the requirements of the insect's way of life

The Compound Eye of Insects
It has hundreds of facets, each representing an ommatidium, or "little eye." The size, pattern and aiming of the ommatidia are determined by the requirements of the insect's way of life