Segmented (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The segmented body of the earthworm allows it to move efficiently through tight spaces.
- Lobsters have segmented exoskeletons that provide protection and support for their bodies.
- The segmented abdomen of the ant is highly flexible, enabling it to twist and turn with ease.
- Earthworms are characterized by their segmented bodies, which are divided into repeating parts called annuli.
- The segmented body of the centipede is well-suited for its fast and agile movements.