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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In crustaceans, the part of the side of a somite external to the basal joint of each appendage.
2. 2
   In insects, the lateral piece behind the episternum.

Synonyms

All synonyms

epimerumepimerum

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + μέρος (méros, “a part”).

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