Epithecal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the epitheca. not-comparable

    "The epithecal covering of the outer is annulated by low ridges and shallow grooves...Fine, close-set, concentric lines, probably representing lines of growth, are obscurely shown on a few of the better preserved portions of the epithecal surface."

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"The epithecal covering of the outer is annulated by low ridges and shallow grooves...Fine, close-set, concentric lines, probably representing lines of growth, are obscurely shown on a few of the better preserved portions of the epithecal surface."

Etymology

From epitheca + -al.

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