Live Materials

Planaria (Dugesia dorotocephala) – for Class of 120

Phylum Platyhelminthes. Large, brown. Classic large flatworm used in regeneration studies.

Instructions for Planaria Care

Protozoan Set – Basic, for Class of 30

Five protozoans individually labeled. Protozoans with pseudopods, cilia, and flagella are represented. Includes: Amoeba, Paramecium, Blepharisma, Stentor, and Euglena.

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Protozoan Set – Flagellated Protista, for Class of 30

Protozoans with flagellum. Our choice of five individual cultures of the following: Chlamydomonas, Gonium, Eudorina, Pandorina, Volvox, and Euglena.

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Basic Algae Set – for Class of 30

Provides examples of all the forms needed for a general introduction to algae. Contains five algae cultures, individually labeled: • Anabaena • Scenedesmus • Closterium • Volvox • Oscillatoria More.

Algae Evolutionary Set for Class of 30

Students will investigate the evolutionary sequence from simple algae to more complex life cycle forms. This set includes Chlamydomonas, Oscillatoria, Spirogyra, Oedogonium, and Volvox. Specimens are individually labeled in separate contai... More.

Algae Pigmentation Set for Class of 30

Four individual algae cultures are included to investigate the basic pigments involved in algae classification. Oscillatoria (blue-green), Spirogyra (green), Daterchostermun (yellow-green), and diatoms (golden brown) ... More.

Mealworm Culture Kit

Kit includes beetles, pupa, larvae, eggs, and a 1/2 gallon flex tank (SB19271M) with vented cover, a one pint bag of bran, and instructions. Instructions for Mealworm Care. More.

Protozoa Cultures

Foss® compatible. Four jars, one each of Amoeba proteus, Euglena, Paramecium caudatum, and Mixed Flagellates. Instructions for Handling Your Cultures Without Light. More.

Painted Lady Life Cycle Mount

Part of many life science curriculums. Bring a textbook example of butterfly life cycles into the classroom with this 4" x 5" exhibit. Fully labeled and protected under glass, these specimens will give your students a hands-on look at a comp... More.

Nutrient Agar – 1/4 lb.

Bacteriological culture media. More.