metamerically
/ˌmɛtəˈmɛrɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or is arranged in repeating body segments.
- These fossils show how early animals evolved metamerically to improve movement.
- The centipede moves metamerically, coordinating each leg pair with its corresponding segment.
- The worm's body is metamerically organized, with each segment performing similar functions.
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