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Eudorina

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Eu·​do·​ri·​na | \ ˌyüdəˈrīnə, -rēnə \

Definition of Eudorina

: a genus related to Volvox and comprising flagellates that produce markedly anisogamous gametes and form spherical or ellipsoidal colonies

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History and Etymology for Eudorina

New Latin, from Greek eudōros generous (from eu- + -dōros, from dōron gift) + New Latin -ina; akin to Greek didonai to give

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“Eudorina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eudorina. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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