(biology) Any external case or sheath. / (botany) The pollen-producing organ usually found in pairs and forming an anther.

plural of theca

plural of theca

Synonym of pericardium

(biology) Having a theca, or outer sheath

Of or pertaining to a theca. / Possessing a theca.

(botany) Having the spores in thecae, or cases.

plural of thecaphore

(botany) A surface or organ bearing a theca, or covered with thecae. / (botany) A podogynium.

plural of thecamoebid