Specimens

Carassius auratus

Poecilia reticulata.

Hydra are tiny animals closely related to jellyfish. They can be carnivorous as well as photosyntheic due to their symbiotic relationship with green algae Zoochlorellae.

Brachydanio rerio.

These fascinating frogs are uniquely adapted for climbing, with prominent adhesive pads on the ends of their digits.

Hydra are tiny animals closely related to jellyfish. They are a carnivorous species that can be found in healthy freshwater rivers and streams where they attach themselves to plants and rocks.

With stiff 'arms' radiating in all directions, these microscopic organisms look like sea urchins

This brightly colored marine anemone has unusually long tentacles, making it stand out in almost any aquarium.

Limulus polyphemus. A true "living fossil", this representative of the class Meristomata is one of only five living still in existence. The crab is the most widely studied Meristomata because of their large compound eyes and their copper-based blue blood. It thrives in a marine aquarium such as WARD’S Marine Touch Tank. Culture instructions are included. Size: 1–3". Note: Shipped overnight. Additional shipping fee applies.

The nocturnal hermit crab uses “borrowed” shells to protect its relatively soft body, changing shells as it grows larger.

Mixed genera. Also known as scuds, amphipods are freshwater crustaceans.

Two or more species of annelids are included

Demonstrates isogamous reproduction where gametes are similar in appearance and behavior. The included copymaster details asexual and sexual versions of the life cycle. Cultures include Chlamydomonas reinhardtii(+) and (-).

Usually found in freshwater and mosses, this organism has a hard umbrella shaped shell or "test", out of which finger-like pseudopodia project.

Test cylindrical, covered with sand granules. Soil-water medium.

Characterized by pseudopods; with or without a shell (test).

Hay medium. Characterized by cilia; nearly all possess two types of nuclei.