Lorica

n. pl. Loricæ (#).
  1. (Anc. Armor) A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like.
  2. (Chem.) Lute{1} for protecting vessels from the fire.
  3. (Zoöl.) The protective case or shell of an infusorian or rotifer.