Asked by Sarah Smith on May 02, 2024

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What is a colonial green algae that forms the whirling spheres found in fresh water?

A) nori
B) Porphyra
C) kelp
D) Volvox
E) Ulva

Colonial Green Algae

A group of green algae that live together in a colony, where individual cells are often connected by cytoplasmic bridges and exhibit little differentiation.

Volvox

A genus of green algae forming spherical colonies that live in fresh water and are capable of photosynthesis and sexual and asexual reproduction.

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Jayla RichardMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Volvox is a colonial green algae that forms whirling spheres found in fresh water.