OMMATIDIUM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Ommatidium.
Ommatidium - as a noun
Any of the numerous small cone-shaped eyes that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods
Example Sentences
"Each ommatidium in an insect's compound eye contains a lens, a cone cell, and several photoreceptor cells."
"Scientists have studied the ommatidium structure to understand the visual capabilities of insects."
"Each ommatidium captures and processes information about a small portion of the insect's visual field."
"The ommatidium is the basic functional unit of an insect's compound eye."
"In some insects, each ommatidium can detect specific colors, enabling them to perceive a wide range of hues."
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Is OMMATIDIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ommatidium is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OMMATIDIUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
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Yes, ommatidium is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOMMATIDIUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
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Valid WordOMMATIDIUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
