metamere

metamere definition - medical

met·a·mere (mĕtˈə-mîrˌ)

noun
Any of the homologous segments, lying in a longitudinal series, that compose the body of certain animals, such as lobsters. Also called somite.

Related Forms:

  • metˌa·merˈic (-mĕrˈĭk) adjective

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