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Volvocales

Volvocales

9.9
A group of green algae that live in fresh water as single cells or in colonies
  • noun
  • /vɒlˈvoʊkeɪlz/
  • Specialized
: Volvocales
  • Researchers study the Volvocales to understand the evolution of multicellularity.

Examples

  • The genus Volvox is a well-known member of the Volvocales.

  • Many species of Volvocales can form large colonies.

  • Many species within the Volvocales can be found in freshwater ponds and lakes.

  • The Volvocales thrive in nutrient-rich waters.

  • Many species within the Volvocales can be found in freshwater ponds and lakes.

  • The genus Volvox is a well-known member of the Volvocales.

  • The Volvocales thrive in nutrient-rich waters.

Synonyms

order Volvocales
vsVolvocales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mainly freshwater green algae that live alone or in colonies

is identical in meaning but gives just the name without rank

Compounds

order Volvocales
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mainly freshwater green algae that live alone or in colonies

Surface Forms

Volvocales singular
Volvocales plural

Etymology

Volvocales comes from the algal name Volvox, which comes from the Latin volvere meaning 'to roll', plus the scientific ending -ales that marks a group. Many of these green algae form round colonies that spin in ponds, so the name helps you remember their rolling, ball-like groups.