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volvox
[vol-voks]
noun
any colonial, freshwater green algae of the genus Volvox, forming a hollow, greenish sphere of flagellated cells.
volvox
/ ˈɒɒ /
noun
any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus Volvox, occurring in colonies in the form of hollow multicellular spheres
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of volvox1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of volvox1
Example Sentences
Right: Meeting “Kuka” the robot camera to explore movement possibilities in preparation for the Schön! editorial Volvox Labs, Brooklyn NY.
This editorial, “Synthesis” for Schon! magazine, began as an idea from the photographer Julia Comita, whom I collaborated with alongside creative director Alex Palomo and Volvox Labs in New York.
“Volvox,” I read, “it’s Volvox. Is that how you say it?”
Multicellular Volvox can do both at once, because its cells have specialized.
The smaller cells always have flagella, which sweep nutrients over the Volvox's surface and help it swim.
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