compound eye

US /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd aɪ/
UK /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd aɪ/
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œil composé

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.
L'œil composé de la mouche lui permet de détecter les mouvements dans de nombreuses directions.
Crustaceans also possess compound eyes, which are often stalked.
Les crustacés possèdent également des yeux composés, souvent pédonculés.