Biology JAMB

An example of organism which exists as a colony is?

A. Volvox
B. paramecium
C. euglena
D. chlamydomonas

Correct Answer:

Option A – Volvox

Explanation

Volvox is an example of organism that forms spherical colonies of up to 50,000 cells.
A colony is composed of two or more individuals living in close association with or connected to, one another, usually for mutual benefits such as stronger defense or the ability to attack bigger prey.

It is a cluster of identical cells (clones) on the surface of (or within) a solid medium, usually derived from a single parent cell.

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