Defn: Same as Thecophora.

THECLA
Thec"la, n.

Defn: Any one of many species of small delicately colored butterflies belonging to Thecla and allied genera; — called also hairstreak, and elfin.

THECODACTYL
The`co*dac"tyl, n. [ (Zoöl.)

Defn: Any one of a group of lizards of the Gecko tribe, having the toes broad, and furnished with a groove in which the claws can be concealed.

THECODONT
The"co*dont, a. Etym: [Gr.

1. (Anat.)

Defn: Having the teeth inserted in sockets in the alveoli of the jaws.

2. (Paleon.)

Defn: Of or pertaining to the thecodonts.