Question

Which type of reproduction is found in Volvox?

Answer 1

Volvox:

1. They are the green algae which form colonies of many cells.
2. The plant body is a hollow sphere known as coenobium. They are autotrophic and have chloroplasts.
3. Volvox reproduce asexually by reproductive cells known as gonidia.
4. Sexual reproduction is oogamous and its dominant phase of life is haploid.

Type of reproduction:

1. Oogamous type of sexual reproduction is found in Volvox.
2. Some species of Volvox can multiply rapidly and can cause harmful algal bloom.