Relating to or of the nature of an endotheca; describing structures or tissues within a sheath or envelope.
From endotheca + -al (Latin suffix for 'relating to'). Standard anatomical terminology from the 19th century.
Understanding endothecal anatomy in fossils helps paleontologists figure out whether ancient corals were solitary or colonial, revealing ecosystems from 400 million years ago!
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