Volvox (genus of green algae)
A genus of colonial green algae. Used in biological contexts.
See also: ボルボックス
Volvox is a type of green algae that lives in fresh water.
Standard katakana spelling for this organism name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name オオヒゲマワリ literally means 'big beard turn' or 'large whisker rotation', likely referring to the appearance and movement of the colony. The exact derivation is uncertain.