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Definition of Gonotheca

1. n. A capsule developed on certain hydroids (Thecaphora), inclosing the blastostyle upon which the medusoid buds or gonophores are developed; -- called also gonangium, and teleophore. See Hydroidea, and Illust. of Campanularian.

Definition of Gonotheca

1. Noun. (biology) the protective covering of a gonangium ¹

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Medical Definition of Gonotheca

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Offspring + box. A capsule developed on certain hydroids (Thecaphora), inclosing the blastostyle upon which the medusoid buds or gonophores are developed. Synonym: gonangium, and teleophore. See Hydroidea, and Illust. Of Campanularian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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