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volvox Definition

vol·vox (väl′väks′)

noun

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

Etymology: ModL < L volvere, to roll (see walk) + -ox (as in atrox, fierce)

volvox Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • aureus: Volvox aureus is usually smaller and has less individual cells.

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