Are compound eyes of insects and crustaceans homologous or non-homologous? 

Is there a clear answer? What lines of evidence do we have?

Let's explore!

 

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Coodin, S. (2016). Powdered dog lice and crab eyes. interACT. https://shalomsthoughts.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/powdered-dog-lice-and-crab-eyes/

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