Aquaria - Living Material
Live specimens are used for a wide variety of studies including studying the physiological effects of drugs on a specimen’s heartbeat and temperature on metabolism, the locomotion of microscopic organisms, and studying plant respiration, photosynthesis, plosmolysis, and more. Algal cultures form colonies of cells that are extremely easy to visualize for better understanding of cell walls and plastids, and many live specimens reproduce rapidly for quick turnover between successive tests.
Ward's® Live Ramshorn Snail
Supplier: WATERSCAPES AQUATIC NURSERY
Planorbids, mixed genera. Compare these attractive, spiral-shelled, herbivorous freshwater specimens with other snails. They will eat aquarium plants
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Ward's® Philodina
Supplier: Ward's Science
Philodina sp. Easy to culture and easy to examine under a microscope because of the lack of a lorica (shell), these typical rotifers are perfect for general study. Culture instructions are included.
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Aeolosoma
Supplier: CONNECTICUT VALLEY BIO SUPPLY
Aeolosoma sp. A small, freshwater Oligochaete, Aeolosoma is characterized by colorful oil droplets in its body. It’s easy to culture large quantities of this microscopic organism for use in regeneration experiments: Simply add hay and wheat grains to hay medium. Culture instructions are included. Size: 2–3 mm.
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Ward's® Live Adult Brine Shrimp (Artemia sp.)
Supplier: Avantor
These small marine crustaceans are supplied as adults, and measure approximately 1/4" in size at the time of shipment.
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Ward's® Live Pond Snails
Supplier: DERRICK YANCEY
Create a balanced ecosystem in your aquarium with the addition of these small, freshwater algae eaters. They reproduce rapidly, laying their eggs on the glass sides of the aquarium.
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Ward's® Live Freshwater Rotifer Culture
Supplier: Avantor
Study the Rotifera under your microscope to discover the variety of structures among them. Subculture them in Alfalfa or Hay medium to increase your supply. Species may vary based on availability.
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Ward's® Live Sea Anemone Culture (Aiptasia pallida)
Supplier: PHILIP BRYAN WOODARD
Illustrate the structure, feeding habits, responses, and reproduction of a typical Anthozoan.
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Ward's® Live Amphipods
Supplier: Ward's Science
Mixed genera. Also known as scuds, amphipods are freshwater crustaceans.
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Brine Shrimp Eggs
Supplier: Avantor
Place these eggs in a brine solution for two days in order to make the shrimp (Artemia) hatch. Our special processing technique allows you to store the eggs for nearly indefinite periods of time. 7 grams.
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Ward's® Freshwater Copepods
Supplier: Ward's Science
The culture supplied includes copepods in various stages of development.
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Ward's® Ostracod culture (Cypris sp.)
Supplier: Ward's Science
These bottom-dwelling bivalved crustaceans are found in nearly every aquatic habitat.
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Ward’s® Live Black Planaria (Phagocata gracilis)
Supplier: Avantor
Black Planaria are a flatworm commonly used in science fair projects. They do not bite and move very slowly, making them easy for young students to observe.



