Ward's® Live Volvox aureus Culture

Ward's® Live <i>Volvox aureus</i> Culture

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Volvox aureus is a species of colonial green algae that forms spherical colonies of cells.

Extremely easy to visualize
Beautiful spherical, hollow colonies containing immature daughter cells
Volvox has green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose
Cytoplasmic connections are the size of flagella- thinner than closely related V.globator (also available)

Volvox aureus is a species of Chlorophyte algae that can be found in freshwater lakes and ponds. When in optimal conditions, V. aureus will reproduce asexually; during times of drought or other adversity it will switch to sexual reproduction.
Genus: Volvox Species: aureus

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Volvox aureus is a species of colonial green algae that forms spherical colonies of cells.

Extremely easy to visualize
Beautiful spherical, hollow colonies containing immature daughter cells
Volvox has green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose
Cytoplasmic connections are the size of flagella- thinner than closely related V.globator (also available)

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470176-362
Volvox aureus (Large)
Basic culture solution
100
Room temp, high light, loose cap
Tube
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$30.95 / Each
On Order
Date provided after order
$30.95
Each
$30.95
Basic culture solution
100
Room temp, high light, loose cap
Tube
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470176-362
470176-360
Volvox aureus (Small)
Basic culture solution
30
Tube
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Each
$9.95 / Each
In Stock at VWR
Usually ships next day
$9.95
Each
$9.95
Basic culture solution
30
Tube
Supplier Number: LB106
470176-360