Define volvox
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The question is asking for a definition of 'volvox', which is a type of green algae known for forming spherical colonies.
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Volvox is a genus of green algae forming spherical or oval colonies, important for studying morphogenesis.
Volvox is a genus of green algae containing around 20 species of freshwater algae that form spherical or oval hollow colonies. Each colony can contain anywhere from 500 to 60,000 cells. Volvox is important for studying morphogenesis and evolutionary biology.
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Volvox is a genus of green algae containing around 20 species of freshwater algae that form spherical or oval hollow colonies. Each colony can contain anywhere from 500 to 60,000 cells. Volvox is important for studying morphogenesis and evolutionary biology.
More Information
Volvox was first observed by Leeuwenhoek in 1700. It provides insight into the evolution of multicellular organisms from unicellular ancestors.
Sources
- Volvox - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Volvox | Freshwater, Colonial & Ciliate - Britannica - britannica.com
- Volvox - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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