metamere

n.
Any of the homologous segments, lying in a longitudinal series, that compose the body of certain animals, such as earthworms and lobsters. Also called somite.

metameric met'a·mer'ic (-mĕr'ĭk, -mîr'-) adj.
metamerically met'a·mer'i·cal·ly adv.

(mĕt'ə-mēr')
n.

Any of the homologous segments, lying in a longitudinal series, that compose the body of certain animals, such as lobsters. Also called somite.

met'a·mer'ic (-mĕr'ĭk) adj.

Of or pertaining to metamerism.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally
  Synonym: somite

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