Meaning Of The Word Volvox

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What's The Definition Of Volvox?

volvox in American English
any of a genus (Volvox, family Volvocaceae) of multicellular, free-swimming, flagellated green algae whose cells form a pale green globular colony that rolls about in the water
noun: any colonial, freshwater green algae of the genus Volvox, forming a hollow, greenish sphere of flagellated cells

volvox in British English
noun: any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus Volvox, occurring in colonies in the form of hollow multicellular spheres

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