1. compounds that have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms, resulting in different properties
Usage: chemistry
2. body segments that are repeated along the length of an animal’s body
Usage: biology

Examples

• The two metamers had identical chemical formulas but completely different boiling points.
• Ethanol and dimethyl ether are metamers with the formula C2H6O.
• The earthworm’s body consists of many similar metamers.
• Each metamer in the segmented worm contains similar organ systems.
• Students learned to identify metamers by analyzing their structural differences.
• The metamers of the millipede were clearly visible along its body.
• Chemical metamers can have vastly different physical properties despite identical formulas.