Significado de la palabra "compound eye" en español

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compound eye

US /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd aɪ/
UK /ˈkɒm.paʊnd aɪ/
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Sustantivo

ojo compuesto

an eye consisting of an array of numerous small visual units, as found in insects and crustaceans.

Ejemplo:
The fly's compound eye allows it to detect movement from many directions.
Crustaceans also possess compound eyes, which are often stalked.