Ommatidia serve the purpose of photoreception in:
Correct answer: A. Cockroaches
- A. Cockroaches
- B. Frog
- C. Humans
- D. Sunflowers
Explanation
In cockroaches, the compound eyes are a pair of large, black, kidney shaped organs situated dorso-laterally on the head, one on either side. Their surface is marked by a large number of hexagonal areas, the facets. Each facet represents a visual unit named ommatidium. The eyes are the organs of sight (photoreception).In summary, ommatidia are specifically associated with the compound eyes of insects, such as cockroaches, for visual perception.
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