volvocaceae (Meaning)

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volvocaceae (n)

unicellular or colonial biflagellate free-swimming flagellates

Synonyms & Antonyms of volvocaceae

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volvocaceae Sentence Examples

  1. Volvocaceae is a family of green algae comprising unicellular and colonial species.
  2. The most well-known genus within Volvocaceae is Volvox, which forms spherical colonies.
  3. Volvocaceae members are typically found in freshwater habitats, such as ponds and lakes.
  4. The cells of Volvocaceae have two flagella, which are used for movement and feeding.
  5. Volvocaceae algae are important primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.
  6. Some Volvocaceae species, like Volvox carteri, serve as model organisms for studying cell differentiation and multicellularity.
  7. Volvocaceae algae have a distinctive vegetative colony structure, which is often spherical or cylindrical.
  8. The colonial form of Volvocaceae provides protection against predation and enhances nutrient acquisition.
  9. Volvocaceae species exhibit diverse reproductive strategies, including asexual and sexual reproduction.
  10. The study of Volvocaceae algae has contributed to our understanding of the evolutionary relationships between unicellular and multicellular organisms.

FAQs About the word volvocaceae

unicellular or colonial biflagellate free-swimming flagellates

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Volvocaceae is a family of green algae comprising unicellular and colonial species.

The most well-known genus within Volvocaceae is Volvox, which forms spherical colonies.

Volvocaceae members are typically found in freshwater habitats, such as ponds and lakes.

The cells of Volvocaceae have two flagella, which are used for movement and feeding.