Term Name: | compound eye morphogenesis |
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Synonyms: | insect-type retina morphogenesis |
Definition: | The morphogenetic process in which the anatomical structures of the compound eye are generated and organized. The adult compound eye is a precise assembly of 700-800 ommatidia. Each ommatidium is composed of 20 cells, identified by cell type and position. An example of compound eye morphogenesis is found in Drosophila melanogaster. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0001745] QuickGO AmiGO |