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met·a·mere

 (mĕt′ə-mîr′)
n.
Any of the homologous segments that compose the bodies of certain animals; a somite.
met′a·mer′ic (-mĕr′ĭk, -mîr′-) adj.
met′a·mer′i·cal·ly adv.
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metameric

(ˌmɛtəˈmɛrɪk)
adj
1. (Zoology) divided into or consisting of metameres. See also metamerism1
2. (Chemistry) of or concerned with metamerism
ˌmetaˈmerically adv
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.metameric - having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobstersmetameric - having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
segmented, segmental
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
divided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided"
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Adaptation in the vertebral column: a comparative study of patterns of metameric variation in seven species of small mammals.
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