thecophora Meaning, Definition & Usage

The*coph"o*ra noun plural

Etymology

NL., from Gr. a case + to bear.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A division of hydroids comprising those which have the hydranths in thecæ and the gonophores in capsules. The campanularians and sertularians are examples. Called also Thecata. See Illust. under Hydroidea.