Definitions
- Describing the phenomenon of segmented body parts in animals like earthworms and arthropods. - Referring to the ability of certain compounds to exist in different forms with the same molecular formula but different physical properties. - Talking about the optical phenomenon where two colors appear identical under one light source but different under another.
- Describing the repetition of similar body segments in animals like annelids and arthropods. - Referring to the similarity of chemical compounds with different molecular structures. - Talking about the similarity of organic molecules with different functional groups.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the concept of similarity or repetition.
- 2Both words are used in scientific contexts.
- 3Both words have Greek roots.
- 4Both words refer to phenomena that occur in nature.
- 5Both words describe the existence of multiple forms or structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Phenomenon: Metamerism refers to segmented body parts or the ability of compounds to exist in different forms, while metamery refers to the repetition of similar body segments or the similarity of chemical compounds with different structures.
- 2Usage: Metamerism is more commonly used in biology and chemistry, while metamery is more commonly used in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
- 3Examples: Metamerism examples include earthworms, arthropods, and certain chemical compounds, while metamery examples include annelids, arthropods, and organic molecules with different functional groups.
- 4Properties: Metamerism refers to different physical properties of compounds, while metamery refers to similar chemical properties of compounds.
Remember this!
Metamerism and metamery are both scientific terms that describe the existence of multiple forms or structures. However, metamerism refers to segmented body parts or the ability of compounds to exist in different forms, while metamery refers to the repetition of similar body segments or the similarity of chemical compounds with different structures. Metamerism is more commonly used in biology and chemistry, while metamery is more commonly used in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
