Volvocaceae
Volvocaceae is a family of colonial green algae belonging to the order Volvocales. These organisms are found in freshwater environments worldwide. The defining characteristic of Volvocaceae is their colonial structure, where individual cells are embedded in a gelatinous matrix and often exhibit coordinated movement.
The colony shape varies among genera, ranging from spherical to platelike or even elongated. Within the colony,
Notable genera within Volvocaceae include Volvox, which forms large, hollow spherical colonies, and Eudorina, which produces