homoeomerous

homoeomerous
I. \\|hōmē|ämərəs, |häm-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek homoiomerēs + English -ous
1. : having the algal cells scattered throughout the thallus

homoeomerous lichens

— opposed to heteromerous
2. [homoeomery + -ous] : homoeomeric 1, 2
II. adjective
Etymology: home- + Greek mēros thigh + English -ous
: having the sciatic artery developed as the main artery of the thigh — used of a bird

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homeomˈerous, homoeomˈerous or homoiomˈerous adjective
1. (Gr meros part) composed of similar parts
2. (of lichens) having the algal cells distributed throughout the thallus
3. (in metameric animals) having all the somites alike
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Main Entry:homeo-

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