Which statement correctly describes the structure of a compound eye?
A) composed of many independent visual units, each of which possesses a lens to focus light rays on photoreceptors
B) composed of a single visual unit that will possess a lens to focus light rays on photoreceptors
C) composed of many independent visual units that will collectively focus light rays on a single photoreceptor
D) composed of many independent visual units, each of which possesses a lens to focus light rays on a single photoreceptor
E) composed of single visual unit that will possess a lens to focus light rays on a single photoreceptor

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Compound eyes are composed of many independent visual units called ommatidia. Each ommatidium possesses a lens to focus light rays onto photoreceptor cells, allowing for the detection of movement in multiple directions. This is how insects with compound eyes are able to see a wide field of view and detect movement quickly.

Which Statement Correctly Describes the Structure of a Compound Eye