Porella etymology help sought

Thu Jul 27 08:34:05 CDT 2000

por from porus, a pore or passage.
-ella, a diminutive

So, a little pore

john steel wrote:

>         I would be grateful if any one out there could help with the
> etymology of Porella  (specifically P. elegantula - I am assuming
> elegantula means the same as elegans).  Thanks in advance for
> any help proffered.
>                 John Steel.

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