theca

Meanings

• noun

  A theca is a protective outer covering or sheath, often found in botany and zoology.

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Variants

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theca , thecae , thecal

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'thekē' meaning 'a box, chest, or receptacle'.

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Trivia

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1. Theca is the singular form of thecae, the plural form.

2. The term 'theca' is also used in geology to describe a thin layer of sediment or rock.

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1. ovule: A developing seed, usually enclosed in a theca.

2. pollen grain: A male gamete, protected by a theca until it reaches the stigma of a female flower.

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In botany, a theca is the outer layer of an ovule or pollen grain. In zoology, it is the outermost layer of an arthropod's egg.

How to Memorize "theca"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a protective covering or sheath, like a box or chest, to remember what a theca is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'theca' with 'protection' or 'covering' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'The Theca That Thesises The Theory' to remember that a theca is a protective covering.

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