Nephromere
Noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The nephromeres are located in the hindgut.
Definition:the posterior section of the alimentary canal of an animal that lies beyond the intestines and which parts with waste materials
Example:The anatomy of an insect includes multiple nephromeres in its hindgut.
Definition:a small animal with an exoskeleton, six legs, and usually wings
Example:Each nephromere is responsible for collecting and processing urine.
Definition:the liquid waste product that is excreted by the kidneys and contains water, urea, and other waste materials
Example:The function of nephromeres is essential for excretion.
Definition:the process of eliminating waste products from the body, especially by activities of the kidneys, skin, and lungs
Example:Metamerism is characterized by the presence of nephromeres.
Definition:the division of the body of an animal into repeated segments, each of which has its own internal organs
Example:Invertebrates often have body segments with associated nephromeres.
Definition:an animal lacking a backbone
Example:The insect's body is segmented into distinct nephromeres.
Definition:divided into parts or sections, especially along the length of a body
Example:Insect physiology is concerned with how nephromeres function.
Definition:the study of the physiological processes in insects, including their excretory systems
Example:During embryonic development, the body is segmented into nephromeres.
Definition:dividing into segments; segmenting: the process of dividing something into distinct parts
Example:Nephromeres are the excretory segments of the hindgut.
Definition:relating to or functioning in urinary excretion
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