noun Download 🔗Share In crustaceans, the part of the side of a somite external to the basal joint of each appendage. Examples : "When studying the anatomy of a crab in marine biology class, the student noticed a small, plate-like structure, the epimeron, extending from the side of each body segment near the base of its legs. " anatomy organism animal biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In insects, the lateral piece behind the episternum. Examples : "The insect's epimeron was a light brown, contrasting with the darker episternum. " insect anatomy biology organism structure science animal part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading