arthromere

/ɑrθrɵˈmɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A joint or the part of a joint in a limb, especially as seen in an insect or an arthropod, or a similar joint in an invertebrate animal.

“The arthromeres of the beetle’s legs allowed it to move efficiently through the sand.”

Synonyms

  • arthropod segment
  • articulation

Antonyms

  • continuity
  • solidity