segment; arthromere; metamere; somite
Biological term for a body segment, especially in arthropods, annelids, or vertebrate embryos. The specific English equivalent depends on the organism group.
The insect body is divided into three segments: head, thorax, and abdomen.
ミミズの体節は、外から見てもはっきりとわかる。
The segments of an earthworm are clearly visible from the outside.
segmentation; metamerism; segmented body plan
articulate; segmented animal
Compound of 体 (body) and 節 (segment, joint). The reading たいせつ is the standard on'yomi combination.