compound eye
US /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd aɪ/
UK /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd aɪ/
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عين مركبة
an eye consisting of an array of numerous small visual units, as found in insects and crustaceans.
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The fly's compound eye allows it to detect movement from many directions.
تسمح العين المركبة للذبابة باكتشاف الحركة من اتجاهات عديدة.
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Crustaceans also possess compound eyes, which are often stalked.
تمتلك القشريات أيضًا عيونًا مركبة، والتي غالبًا ما تكون على سيقان.