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  1. Volvox - Wikipedia

    Volvox is a polyphyletic genus of chlorophyte green algae in the family Volvocaceae. Volvox species form spherical colonies of up to 50,000 cells, and for this reason they are sometimes …

  2. Volvox: Structure & Characteristics with Labeled Diagram

    Dec 22, 2021 · Volvox, commonly known as green algae, is a group of freshwater free-floating organisms, divided into about twenty species. They are primitive, multi-celled organisms …

  3. Volvox | Freshwater, Colonial & Ciliate | Britannica

    Volvox, genus of some 20 species of freshwater green algae (division Chlorophyta) found worldwide. Volvox form spherical or oval hollow colonies that contain some 500 to 60,000 cells …

  4. Volvox: Features, Occurrence, Structure, Reproduction

    Apr 21, 2022 · Volvox is a free-floating freshwater planktonic green alga of the class Chlorophyceae. It is usually found in stagnant water, such as ponds, pools, etc. Volvox …

  5. Volvox: Occurrence, Structure and Reproduction (With Diagrams)

    Volvox is represented by about 20 species: Some common Indian species are—Volvox globator, V aureus, V. prolificus, V. africanus and V. rousseletii. Structure of Volvox: Volvox thallus is a …

  6. Origins of multicellular complexity: Volvox and the volvocine ...

    The collection of evolutionary transformations known as the ‘major transitions’ or ‘transitions in individuality’ resulted in changes in the units of evolution and in the hierarchical structure of …

  7. Volvox Diagram - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 23, 2025 · Volvox diagram helps in visual clarity of its unique spherical colony structure, helping in understanding its multicellular organization, cellular differentiation, and reproductive …

  8. Volvox – Definition, Characterisitcs, Structure, Reproduction

    Apr 9, 2024 · Volvox is a polyphyletic genus of chlorophyte green algae that forms spherical colonies composed of thousands of cells and inhabits various freshwater

  9. VolvoxThe emerald green algae of the micro world

    What is a Volvox? A quick overview Volvox is a genus of green algae. Volvoxes are free-floating single-cellular algae but typically stay together as spherical colonies (or balls) of 500-50,000 …

  10. Volvox - Occurrence , Structure & Reproduction - Biology Teach

    May 12, 2024 · Volvox, a type of green alga that forms spherical colonies and has unique features such as eyespots and flagella. Learn about their ecology,