\The*coph"o*ra\, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? a case + ?
to bear.] (Zo["o]l.)
A division of hydroids comprising those which have the
hydranths in thec[ae] and the gonophores in capsules. The
campanularians and sertularians are examples. Called also
{Thecata}. See Illust. under {Hydroidea}.