genus volvox

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Noun genus volvox has 1 sense

Volvox, genus Volvox - type genus of the Volvocaceae; minute pale green flagellates occurring in tiny spherical colonies; minute flagella rotate the colony about an axis
--₁ is a kind of protoctist genus
--₁ is a member of Volvocaceae, family Volvocaceae

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Genus Volvox

Definition: Genus Volvox is a type of green, freshwater algae that forms spherical colonies composed of numerous cells embedded in a gelatinous matrix.

Sample Sentences:

Scientists have discovered various species within the genus Volvox, each exhibiting unique characteristics.
The tiny organisms within a Volvox colony work together to propel themselves through the water.
Volvox, with its distinctive spherical shape, is often referred to as "the globe of green."
Researchers are studying the reproductive methods of genus Volvox to understand their evolutionary adaptation.

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