A distinct segment or section of a jointed body, particularly in arthropods, that contains articulated appendages.
From Greek 'arthro-' meaning joint and 'mere' meaning part or segment, used in zoology to describe body divisions in segmented animals.
Each arthromere in insects and crustaceans is like a specialized module—some segments have legs for walking, others have appendages for feeding, and some evolved into wings, showing how nature can recycle the same basic blueprint into different tools.
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