: a genus related to
Volvox
: any of a genus (Volvox) of flagellated unicellular green algae that form spherical colonies.
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What is the literal meaning of Volvox?
New Latin, from Latin volvere to roll.
What does Volvox mean in science?
Volvox is a polyphyletic genus of chlorophyte green algae in the family Volvocaceae. It forms spherical colonies of up to 50,000 cells. They live in a variety of freshwater habitats, and were first reported by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in 1700.