hydrotheca en · NOUN
Etymology
From hydro- + theca.
Meanings
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One of the calyculi that protect the hydranths in certain hydrozoans.
rectangular hydrothecae
tubular hydrothecae
saucer-shaped hydrothecae
sessile hydrothecae
ovate hydrothecae
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrothecae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hydrothecæ | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hydrothecas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |