Give an account of asexual reproduction in volvox?
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Volvox reproduces both asexually and sexually. The asexual reproduction takes place under favourable conditions during spring and early summer. ... These reproductive cells can be recognized by their larger size, prominent nuclei, dense granular cytoplasm, more pyrenoids and absence of flagella.
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Volvox is free floating fresh water green algae. Volvox grows as planktons on surface of water bodies like temporary and permanent ponds, lakes and water tanks. During rainy season due to its fast growth the surface of water bodies become green. The Volvox colonies appear as green rolling balls on surface of water.
Volvox is represented by about 20 species:
Structure of Volvox:
Volvox thallus is a motile colony with definite shape and number of cells. This habit of thallus is called coenobium.
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