Question

Example of colonial algae is

• A. Volvox
• B. Nostoc
• C. Acetabularia
• D. All

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Volvox

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Volvox is a colonial green alga.
2. Volvox colony consists of numerous flagellated cells, about 50,000 cells are present in each colony.
3. These are aquatic and autotrophic in nature.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Nostoc is a filamentous, photosynthetic blue-green alga.

Option C:

Acetabularia is a unicellular green alga.

Final Answer: An example of colonial algae is Volvox.