arthromere
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ar·thro·mere
(är′thrə-mîr′)n.
One of the segments or divisions in the body of a jointed animal, such as an arthropod.
ar′thro·mer′ic (är′thrə-mĕr′ĭk, -mîr′ĭk) adj.
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arthromere
(ˈɑːθrəˌmɪə)n
(Zoology) any of the segments of the body of an arthropod
arthromeric adj
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Noun | 1. | ![]() arthropod - invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin external body part - any body part visible externally |
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