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prosthomere

noun
pros·​tho·​mere | \ ˈprästhəˌmi(ə)r\
plural -s

Definition of prosthomere

: a segment anterior to the mouth in arthropods

History and Etymology for prosthomere

prosth- (from Greek prosthen before, in front) + -o- + -mere

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