Term Name:	compound eye morphogenesis
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