Theca

Definition of Theca

The´ca

n.	1.	A sheath; a case; as, the theca, or cell, of an anther; the theca, or spore case, of a fungus; the theca of the spinal cord.
	2.	(Zool.) The chitinous cup which protects the hydranths of certain hydroids.

Related Words

cover, covering, natural covering, sac

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