inter-metameric

met·a·mer·ic

[met-uh-mer-ik]
adjective
1.
Also, me·tam·er·al [muh-tam-er-uhl] . Zoology.
a.
consisting of metameres.
b.
pertaining to metamerism.
2.
Chemistry. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of metamerism.

Origin:
1840–50; metamere + -ic

met·a·mer·i·cal·ly, adverb
in·ter·met·a·mer·ic, adjective
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metameric (ˌmɛtəˈmɛrɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  See also metamerism divided into or consisting of metameres
2.  of or concerned with metamerism
 
metamerically
 
adv

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