volvox

[vol-voks]

noun

1. any colonial, freshwater green algae of the genus Volvox, forming a hollow, greenish sphere of flagellated cells.

volvox

/ ˈvɒlvɒks /

noun

1. any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus Volvox, occurring in colonies in the form of hollow multicellular spheres

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvox¹

1790–1800; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin volv ( ere ) to turn, roll + -ōx (as in ferōx )

Word History and Origins

Origin of volvox¹

C18: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to roll

Example Sentences

Right: Meeting “Kuka” the robot camera to explore movement possibilities in preparation for the Schön! editorial Volvox Labs, Brooklyn NY.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

“Volvox,” I read, “it’s Volvox. Is that how you say it?”

From Literature

Multicellular Volvox can do both at once, because its cells have specialized.

From Science Magazine

The smaller cells always have flagella, which sweep nutrients over the Volvox's surface and help it swim.

From Science Magazine