Is Volvox a protist?

Volvox:

1. Volvox is a genus containing freshwater green algae belonging to the Chlorophyta division.
2. They are found in freshwater bodies and significantly contribute to oxygen production.
3. Volvox belongs to a polyphyletic genus and is commonly referred to as plant-like protists as it contains chlorophyll and is autotrophic.
4. Protists include simple eukaryotic cells that are neither plant, animal, nor fungi.
5. They are microscopic and possess a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.