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metamere

[ met-uh-meer ]

noun

  1. a somite.

metamere

/ mɪˈtæmərəl; ˈmɛtəˌmɪə /

noun

  1. one of the similar body segments into which earthworms, crayfish, and similar animals are divided longitudinally Also calledsomite

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Derived Forms

  • metameral, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of metamere1

First recorded in 1875–80; meta- + -mere

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Word History and Origins

Origin of metamere1

C19: from meta- + -mere

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