English English Dictionary
Result for Theca
Theca
(n.)
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.
Theca
(n.)
The chitinous cup which protects the hydranths of certain hydroids.
Theca
(n.)
The more or less cuplike calicle of a coral.
Theca
(n.)
The wall forming a calicle of a coral.