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compound eye in German

compound eye in German is Facettenauge, Komplexauge.

compound eye in German

Facettenauge
noun
(zootomy) A visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It consists of one to thousands of tiny independent photoreception units.
Komplexauge
noun
(zootomy) A visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It consists of one to thousands of tiny independent photoreception units.
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What is "compound eye" in German?

"compound eye" in German is Facettenauge, Komplexauge.

Are there other ways to say "compound eye" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "compound eye": Facettenauge, Komplexauge.

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