ommatid
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In certain invertebrates, the sensorium is equivalent to the ommatidium, functioning similarly to detect light and movement.
Definition:A part of the eye in arthropods containing numerous individual sensory organs, which can be compared to ommatidia.
From sensorium
Example:Photoreceptors within an ommatidium are responsible for converting light into electrical signals that are interpreted by the brain.
Definition:A cell or group of cells in the retina of an eye that is sensitive to light. While not exactly a synonym, photoreceptors contribute to the functioning of ommatidia.
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