Polymera

plural noun

Po·​lym·​era

pəˈlimərə

in some classifications

: a division of invertebrate animals having the body divided into numerous clearly defined segments

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from poly- + -mera, neuter plural of -merus -merous

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