botany, a genus of mosses, the anthera of which is multilocular and foraminose. See Moss.

Poria, a genus of funguses, growing horizontally; but having its under side not formed into lamellae, but full of little holes or pores.

There are a great many species of poria, among which is the agaric of the shops. See Agaric, and Syzygic.

Porpessie, in ichthyology. See Delphinus.