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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 metamerism 1
2. (Chemistry) of or concerned with metamerism
ˌmetaˈmerically adv
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Adj. 1. [画像:metameric - having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters]metameric - having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
divided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided"
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