metamere

[ met-uh-meer ]

noun

1. a somite.

metamere

/ mɪˈtæmərəl; ˈmɛtəˌmɪə /

noun

1. one of the similar body segments into which earthworms, crayfish, and similar animals are divided longitudinally Also calledsomite

Derived Forms

• metameral, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of metamere¹

First recorded in 1875–80; meta- + -mere

Word History and Origins

Origin of metamere¹

C19: from meta- + -mere