thecal

/ˈθiːkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having a theca (a case or sheath), especially in biology.
    • The thecal wall of the coral is made of calcium carbonate.
    • The thecal structure helps protect the organism from predators.
    • In some algae, the thecal plates are arranged in a specific pattern.
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