arthromere

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Noun arthromere has 1 sense

arthromere - any of the segments in the body of a jointed animal like an arthropod
--₁ is a kind of external body part
--₁ is a part of arthropod

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Arthromere

Definition:

A term used in biology to refer to a segment or part of an arthropod's limb or appendage.

Sample Sentences:

The arthromere of a crab's leg is composed of several jointed segments.
Each arthromere of an insect's antenna serves a different sensory function.
During molting, an arthromere of a scorpion's pincer becomes more flexible.
The arthromere of a centipede's leg allows for efficient locomotion.

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