arthromere

(ärt̸hrō mir′, -t̸hrə-)

noun

any of the body segments of an arthropod

Origin: arthro- + -mere

See arthromere in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
One of the segments or divisions in the body of a jointed animal, such as an arthropod.

Related Forms:

  • arˌthro·merˈic (ärˌthrə-mĕrˈĭk, -mîrˈĭk) adjective
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