Live Specimens

Dionaea sp. Dicot. A fascinating plant to observe, the leaves close around anything that brushes against the inner hairs. Trapped insects are digested by enzymes the leaves secrete. It is native to North America, especially the Carolinas and prefers acidic conditions such as a bog terrarium. It comes supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 2– 4".

Zebrina sp. Monocot. Similar to Tradescantia, Zebrina is rapid growing and easily propagated. It is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas and is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6–8".

Bring a pond inside your classroom. This comprehensive collection features a variety of organisms commonly found in a freshwater pond. Using the variety of specimens in this single jar, your students can discover the fascinating diversity of life that exists in a typical small body of water.
Includes algae, Protozoa, Hydra, Planaria, Daphnia and other common organisms.

Chlorophyllum comossum
Botanists often use this hardy, easily propagated monocot for plant physiology and cytology studies.

Use this comprehensive set to introduce your students to the seedless classes of plants.
Includes: one each lichen, liverwort (vegetative only), moss and fern.

Anodonta sp. Carefully selected freshwater clams; 5–8 cm each. Package of six.

Ward's Science is not endorsed by or affliated with FOSS curriculum in any way.

Four individually labeled cultures — Euglena, Amoeba, Paramecium and Stentor — give students a comparison of three phyla from the kingdom Protista. Includes materials for 30 students, background information, and a teacher’s guide with subculturing instructions.

Use this representative collection to introduce your students to a variety of simple living organisms.

Propagate Echinoderms to Observe Developmental Stages.

Salvinia rotundifola. This floating water fern has paired oblong leaves that are covered with hairs on both sides. The top part of the leaves are green, the underside purple. Salvinia was originally native to South America and has been introduced in the United States. It is adapted to ponds, pools, and marshes. It is supplied in a 4 oz. jar with care instructions. Note: Not available in Canada.

Sagittaria graminea. Monocot. Rooted aquarium plant with long, narrow leaves. Size: 5– 8". Package of six.

Unless otherwise noted, plants are supplied in waterproof, plastic bags that keep plants fresh and healthy. Care instructions are included. Be sure to check with your state’s Department of Agriculture for any restrictions.

Duckweed is one of the simplest flowering monocots. It has small, free-floating leaves and a single root.

Anodonta subobicularis.

This hardy, rooted plant is also known as eel grass due to the shape of its leaves. Package of 12.

Prepared reproductive tissues from Xenopus laevis. Products offered include ovaries, testes, and oocytes.