Definition
oothecal
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling an ootheca (a case or capsule containing eggs, especially of insects or mollusks)
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The oothecal structure protects the developing embryos from environmental damage.
- Scientists examined the oothecal remains to identify the insect species.
- The cockroach's oothecal case is remarkably durable and water-resistant.
- Oothecal morphology varies significantly among different arthropod groups.