Specimens

Observe Different Plants’ Methods of Capture and Feeding.

Characterized by a lack of rigid cellulosic walls, instead these organisms have pellicles made of protein. They store paramylon instead of starch.

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.

One of the largest Drosophila species. Useful for preparing salivary gland chromosome squashes.

Recommended by the Carnegie Institute
Mature Drosophila are cultured in our own labs, and are marked with the culture initiation date. Culture is shipped in our instant medium in a shatterproof vial. The Fruit Fly pupae will usually appear within ten days of the ship date. You will also receive WARD’S Drosophila Culture Guide. Note: We can supply any of our single strains in the larger quantity for 100 students. Call our Customer Service department for details.

For growth and sporulation of ascomycetes, specifically Sordaria species.

Investigate Insect Life Cycles, Behavior, and Much More!

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.

These large beetles have a striking shiny appearance and are slow moving and docile.

This species of termite is small and delicate bodied. It will follow a pen trail which mimics pheromones.

This North American Diplopod makes a great classroom pet and can be used in behavioral studies.

Bullfrog tadpoles are great for demonstrating metamorphosis in the classroom.

These unique salamanders keep their gills and stay fully aquatic even into adulthood, making them ideal subjects for embryological and developmental studies.

Clearly preserved ripple marks in bedded sedimentary rock. Average slab size: 6 x 8".

This exceptional specimen has been hand picked for its well-defined additional structures.

Practice Techniques Employed in Genetics and Biotechnology Studies.

Hemolysis, the rupture of red blood cells, is induced by certain species of streptococcal bacteria that produce extracellular hemolysin.  Observe this phenomenon with this set of 3 non-pathogenic species