thecal

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English

Etymology

From theca +‎ -al.

Adjective

thecal (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to a theca.
  2. Possessing a theca.
    • 1992, Rudolf M Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, Chicago, Ill.: Field Museum of Natural History, →ISBN, page 6:
      The latter has the sporophyte seta 4 cells in diam. and has thecal Lejeunea-type androecial branches []

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