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Meaning of hydrotheca
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hydrotheca (n.)
One of the calicles which, in some Hydroidea (Thecaphora), protect the hydrants. See Illust. of Hydroidea, and Campanularian.
hydrotheca Sentence Examples
- The hydrotheca is a protective structure found in certain aquatic invertebrates.
- Each hydrotheca houses a polyp, which is an individual member of a colonial organism.
- The hydrotheca is composed of a thin, transparent membrane.
- The shape of the hydrotheca can vary greatly depending on the species of invertebrate.
- Hydrothecae are often arranged in a regular pattern on the surface of the colonial organism.
- The hydrotheca provides protection for the polyp's soft tissues.
- The hydrotheca also helps to filter water and food particles for the polyp.
- In some species of invertebrates, the hydrothecae are used for reproduction.
- The development of the hydrotheca is regulated by a complex set of genes.
- The evolution of the hydrotheca is thought to have played a key role in the diversification of colonial invertebrates.
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One of the calicles which, in some Hydroidea (Thecaphora), protect the hydrants. See Illust. of Hydroidea, and Campanularian.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hydrotheca is a protective structure found in certain aquatic invertebrates.
Each hydrotheca houses a polyp, which is an individual member of a colonial organism.
The hydrotheca is composed of a thin, transparent membrane.
The shape of the hydrotheca can vary greatly depending on the species of invertebrate.
