
Epitheca is a genus of dragonflies in the family Corduliidae. They are commonly known as Baskettails. Some authorities spin off the North American baskettails into two new genera, Epicordulia and Tetragoneuria, but this has not gained widespread acceptance and most references place them under this genus. The genus contains the following species: ....
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• (n.) A continuous and, usually, structureless layer which covers more or less of the exterior of many corals.
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The outer half wall of a diatom cell.
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Ep`i·the'ca noun [ New Latin , from Greek
'epi` upon + ... a case, box, from ... to place.]
(Zoology) A continuous and, usually, structureless layer which covers more or less of the exterior of many corals.
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