Hypotheca
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypotheca is a noun meaning (microbiology, planktology) The lower or posterior half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
Meaning
(microbiology, planktology) The lower or posterior half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
Word Forms
- hypothecae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epitheca, theca, hypothecium, hypovalve, hydrotheca, hyposphere.
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