epitheca
epitheca · epithecae
The upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellateThe upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
Meaning
1 sensesThe upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
Origin
Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + θήκη (thḗkē, “case, box, receptacle”)Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + θήκη (thḗkē, “case, box, receptacle”)
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Forms
plural: epithecaeWord family
1 related wordsDerivedepithecal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular