Specimens
Specimens are available for use in a wide variety of organic and inorganic testing procedures. Organic samples can be utilized for dissection purposes or studying whole preserved or life specimens, with practical examples in cellular biology or the internal structures of whole organs and complex multicellular systems. Rock specimens are useful for studying textures, grain sizes, and other features brought about by pressure, temperature, and other natural forces, offering a glimpse into the Earth’s geological history.
Ward's® Live White Worm Culture (Enchytraeus sp.)
Enchytraeus sp. Culturing this terrestrial Oligochaete quickly produces a large population for general study or a source of food for fish and amphibians. Culture instructions are included.
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Aeolosoma
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 Blackworm Culture (Lumbriculus variegatus)
Useful in regeneration studies, these freshwater Oligochaetes are easy to handle and to culture.
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Ward's® Live Adult Brine Shrimp (Artemia sp.)
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 Marine Hermit Crabs (Pagurus sp.)
The marine hermit crab is a scavenger and preys on small animals.
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Crickets
Cricket (Acheta domestica)or the Common House Cricket is available in adult and nymph sizes.
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Ward's® Live American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)
Cockroaches are widely used in labs for physiological, behavioral, structural, and developmental studies.
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Ward's® Live Termite (Zootermopsis sp.)
This species of termite is very large, and you can easily observe the distinct differences of the several roles that exist in their eusocial colonies.
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Ward's® Live Silkworm Eggs (Bombyx mori)
When hatched, the small, gray larvae are the traditional source for high-quality silk.
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Ward's® Drosophila Culturing Set
Readily Observed Strain Requires No Magnification
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Drosophila mojavensis
Long life cycle (approximately one month). Useful for comparative population studies and 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 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.
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Ward's® Live Drosophila melanogaster - F1 Crosses
All of our most popular crosses, already done for you. We'll do all the pre-work, so you can spend more time with your students.
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Ward's® Live Nasonia vitripennis Cultures
This harmless insect parasitizes the Sarcophaga (flesh fly) pupae. Females usually lay 30–50 eggs in the pupae, which provide food for the Nasonia larvae when they hatch.
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Ward's® Live Sea Slugs (Nudibranch)
These slugs maintain a marine aquarium’s ecological balance by feeding on algal growth.