Protists - Living Material
Live specimens are used for a wide variety of studies including studying the physiological effects of drugs on a specimen’s heartbeat and temperature on metabolism, the locomotion of microscopic organisms, and studying plant respiration, photosynthesis, plosmolysis, and more. Algal cultures form colonies of cells that are extremely easy to visualize for better understanding of cell walls and plastids, and many live specimens reproduce rapidly for quick turnover between successive tests.
Vital-stained Live Specimen Sets
Sets of aquatic specimens, stained for easy viewing
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Ward's® Protozoa Classification Set
One Culture from Each of the Four Major Types
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Ward's® Pond Protist Mixture, Dry Mix
Produce a Variety of Organisms Simply by Adding Water
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Volvox Study Set
Includes one 30 student unit of Volvox and a Form and Structure copymaster.
Live Cultures are supplied with media in 16 x 125 mm tubes, 2 oz. jars, or 8 oz. jars. Fast delivery is available directly from our laboratory. Please specify a delivery date.
Each culture shipment is prepared in our laboratories and includes the "Working with Algae & Cyanobacteria" manual which contains detailed instructions for subculturing and use.
Canadian Customers:
CFIA and PHAC regulations require customers to submit a completed inspection checklist and signed statement of facilities compliance before receiving certain cultures. A customer service representative will contact you if documentation is required.
Our cultures undergo strict biochemical screening and are unconditionally guaranteed for species and purity. Each culture is labeled with scientific name, media on which it was cultivated and optimum growth temperature. Although our cultures are considered non-pathogenic, standard bacteriological laboratory procedures should be used at all times. Cultures are available either live for immediate use or freeze-dried for convenient storage until needed. (Please note: We are not responsible for any infection resulting from the use of our cultures.)
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Ward's® Physarum Culture and Study Kit
Study structure and motility of a variety of common slime molds
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Boreal Science Classification of Protozoa Culture Set
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.
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Ward's® Ulva
Marine, Macroalga, Multicellular; membranous thallus. Collected. Characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose.
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Batrachospermum
Freshwater. Filamentous. Basic culture solution.
Characterized by reddish plastids (rhodoplasts).
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Polysiphonia
Marine. Filamentous; polysiphonious construction. Collected.
Characterized by reddish plastids (rhodoplasts).
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Periphyton Sampler for Water Sampling
Ideal tool for aquatic ecosystem studies. Collect periphyton samples with ease using this specialized sampler, perfect for water quality and aquatic ecosystem studies.