holoptic eye
anatomy
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The term "holoptic" describes a specific anatomical feature in certain insects, particularly two-winged flies. It refers to a condition where the compound eyes are contiguous, meaning they touch or are very close together in the front of the head. This is in contrast to "dichoptic" eyes, which are separated. This anatomical arrangement is a characteristic feature used in the classification of insects.1
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