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Description
Genus and Species: Volvox aureus
Optimal Medium: Alga-Gro® Freshwater or Soil-Water
Optimal Temperature: 22° C
Optimal Light: High (200 to 400 foot-candles)
Motility: Flagellum
Classification: Green Algae
Volvox aureus. Freshwater green algae that form spherical colonies with cytoplasmic connections the size of flagella between individual cells. Each green algae culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. This culture requires a high light level of 200 to 400 foot-candles of fluorescent light 18 to 24" from the culture. Optimal medium: Alga-Gro® Freshwater (item #153752) or Soil-Water (item #153785). Optimum growth temperature: 22° C. Note: Should not be shipped over a weekend. Carolina recommends that you request your order to arrive on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (or even a Saturday) to avoid weekend shipping. Contact Carolina Customer Service for more delivery options.
