myomere

/ˈmaɪ.ə.mɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

A row of repeating vertebrae in the vertebral column of certain fish, especially sharks and rays.

“The myomere of the shark was an interesting feature that scientists studied.”

Synonyms

  • repeating vertebrae
  • vertebral column

Antonyms

  • non-repeating vertebrae
  • vertebral segment