1. a segment of an arthropod limb
Usage: biology; zoology

Examples

• Each podomere of the crab’s leg contains specific muscles for movement.
• The scientist examined the podomeres under a microscope to study joint structure.
• Arthropod locomotion depends on the coordinated movement of multiple podomeres.
• The damaged podomere prevented the insect from walking normally.
• Students learned to identify different podomeres in their arthropod anatomy class.