How did Aeolidiella drusilla get its name

May 31, 2002
From: Drusilla

Dear Dr. Rudman,
Do you have any idea how the lovely Aeolidiella drusilla got her name?
Best Wishes,
Drusilla

DrusillaB@aol.com

Drusilla, 2002 (May 31) How did Aeolidiella drusilla get its name. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7095

Dear Drusilla,
Obviously you have a personal interest in asking your question. Unfortunately many earlier scientists gave species their names without telling us why. Rudolph Bergh's description of this species is a case in point. Often species were named after classical Greek and Roman gods and goddesses and historical figures. At a guess this species was probably named after the influential wife of the Roman Emperor Augustus - Livia Drusilla.
Cheers,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (May 31). Comment on How did Aeolidiella drusilla get its name by Drusilla. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7095

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