Definitions For Epitheca

Noun

{{en-noun, epithecae}} (microbiology, planktology) The upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.

Coordinate terms

hypotheca

Derived terms

epithecal

See also

w:frustule, frustule

Etymology

(Ancient Greek)  ἐπί, , upon + θήκη, , case, box, receptacle

Anagrams

petechia

Is Epitheca a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
15
Words with Friends
16

The word Epitheca is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

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