merosomata

/mɛrəˈsɒmətə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of insects that includes the woodlice, where the abdomen is not divided by sutures

“The merosomata order is a group of crustacean-like insects.”

2. adjective

relating to the suborder of insects that includes the woodlice

“The merosomata features of the insect were studied by the researcher.”

Synonyms

  • crustacean-like
  • suborder

Antonyms

  • non-insectoid
  • vertebrate