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.