thecate

adj

thecate

adj

Etymology From theca + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

1

Biology, Natural sciences Having a theca, or outer sheath.

Others are thecate, covered with a strong wall of interlocking cellulose plates.1974, Ronald Victor Tait, Robert S. De Santo, Elements of Marine Ecology, page 23:

Synonyms: thecated
Antonyms: athecate

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