Adult somatic cells comprise a single layer with the flagella facing outward, forming a hollow spheroid. The cells swim in a coordinated fashion, with distinct anterior and posterior poles. …

Dec 22, 2021 · Movement in Volvox is achieved by the coordinated action of the flagella present in all cells of the colony. The entire colony rolls over the water surface, and hence Volvox is …

Volvox Colonies of Volvox globator contain thousands of individual cells. Each cell usually has two flagella that propel it through substances such as water. Volvox may be classified as a green …

Each vegetative cell sitting on the surface of the sphere bears two flagella. These flagella face the side of the surrounding water and beat to propel the whole colony through the water. This is …

Jul 23, 2022 · The Volvox cell is single, ovoid or spherical in shape which contains two flagella and it appears like a minute floating ball of a pinhead size. The base of the flagella bears …

In the Volvox, there are two equally sized flagella that make up the anterior of the colony. The two flagella are initially within the cell during division but invert through colony inversion so that …

In Volvox mostly the cells of posterior part of colony take part in reproduction. These reproductive cells can be recognized by their larger size, prominent nuclei, dense granular cytoplasm, more …

Apr 21, 2022 · In Volvox, generally, the cells of the coenobium’s posterior end take part in reproduction. These reproductive cells are recognizable by their larger size, prominent …

Cells range in shape from spherical to star shaped with two equal flagella and a stigma; they are all enclosed by a species dependent gelatinous sheath and connected by cytoplasmic strands. …

May 12, 2024 · In Volvox, a few cells at the posterior end of the colony undergo enlargement (up to ten times their original size), become more rounded, and withdraw their flagella. Their nuclei …