different between schizochroal vs holochroal

English

Coined by Clarke in 1888 (see citation), from Ancient Greek ????? (skhíz?, “to split”) + ???? (khr?s, “surface”).

schizochroal (not comparable)

(of eyes) With compound lenses, each with separate cornea, each lens separated from others by deep scleral walls and forming an image; the corneal membrane extends downward into sclera.

holochroal (not comparable)

(of eyes) Having compound lenses, each with separate cornea, each lens separated from others by shallow scleral walls; corneal membrane ends at lens edge

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