podomere
/ˈpoʊdəˌmɪr/
noun
- A segment or joint of the leg of an arthropod (such as an insect, spider, or crustacean).
- Each podomere in the insect's leg has a specific function, from walking to grasping.
- The spider's leg is made up of several podomeres connected by flexible joints.
- Scientists study the shape of each podomere to identify different species of beetles.