arthromere
- noun
- /ˈɑrθrəˌmɪr/
- Specialized
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artromero
- Each insect's body is divided into a series of arthromeres that form distinct regions.
Examples
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The segmentation of crustaceans can be observed by counting their arthromeres.
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In arachnids, each arthromere has its own set of nerves and muscles.
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An arthromere is essential for jointed animals.
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Many arthromeres make up the segmented body of a crab.
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Each insect's body is divided into a series of arthromeres that form distinct regions.
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In arachnids, each arthromere has its own set of nerves and muscles.
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Many arthromeres make up the segmented body of a crab.
Synonyms
A repeated body section in animals like worms or insects
Surface Forms
Morphology
arthromere = arthro + mere (opaque) = arthro + mere
Both elements are specialized Greek combining forms unfamiliar to average learners, so the compound's meaning is not derivable by a B1 learner.
Etymology
Arthromere comes from Greek parts arthro- 'joint' and -mere 'part', and you can see arthro- in the common word arthritis. So an arthromere is a 'joint part' — one body segment of a jointed animal such as an insect.
