Specimens

Freshwater. Unicellular; desmid. Basic culture solution.

Characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose.

Termite flagellates live in the intestine of Zootermopsis termites as symbiotic organisms. They can be easily isolated and observed.

Compiles Types Most Often Studied at the University Level

Marine. Unicellular; small, centric cells. Marine medium.Characterized by shells (tests) made of silica, in two parts.

Marine. Filamentous. Branched thallus, zoospores. Erdschreiber’s medium.

Kelp and seaweed; with a distinct set of photosynthetic pigments.

Ideal for comparative study, the four cultures included in this set represent green algae's variety of physical morphologies.

Demonstrate amoeba structure, locomotion, and feeding behavior.

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

Freshwater. Unicellular; lunate. Proteose agar.

Characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose.

Marine. Macroalga. Kelp. Large specimen. Collected.

Kelp and seaweed; with a distinct set of photosynthetic pigments.