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Noun: theca (thecae)  thee-ku
  1. A case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule
    - sac
     
  2. Outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects

Derived forms: thecae

Type of: case, cover, covering, natural covering, sheath

Encyclopedia: Theca

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