metameres

[US]/ˈmɛtəˌmɪə/
[UK]/ˈmɛtəˌmɪr/

Translation

n.a segment of a body, especially in segmented animals; one of the repeated structural units in an organism

Phrases & Collocations

anterior metamere

posterior metamere

metamere segmentation

metamere development

metamere structure

metamere function

metamere identity

metamere organization

metamere axis

metamere patterning

Example Sentences

the insect's body is divided into segments called metameres.

each metamere has its own set of muscles.

in annelids, metameres are important for locomotion.

metameres can vary in size and function across species.

understanding metameres helps in studying animal evolution.

some organisms exhibit specialized metameres for different tasks.

metameres are a key feature in the anatomy of segmented animals.

the development of metameres occurs during the embryonic stage.

metameres can help in identifying different species of worms.

research on metameres has implications for regenerative medicine.

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