Ward's® Live Paramecium caudatum Culture
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Paramecium caudatum is a common protist that inhabits a variety of aquatic ecosystems.
- Genus: Paramecium
- Species: caudatum
- Common Protist That Inhabits a Variety of Aquatic Ecosystems
Paramecium are characterized by having two nuclei (a large macro and smaller micronucleus). They feed on bacteria and other microscopic organisms. Paramecium are a common food source for other protozoa such as Didinium and Chaos.
They are covered with tiny "hair-like" organelles called cilia. These cilia are used in both feeding and locomotion.
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Paramecium caudatum is a common protist that inhabits a variety of aquatic ecosystems.
- Genus: Paramecium
- Species: caudatum
- Common Protist That Inhabits a Variety of Aquatic Ecosystems
Paramecium are characterized by having two nuclei (a large macro and smaller micronucleus). They feed on bacteria and other microscopic organisms. Paramecium are a common food source for other protozoa such as Didinium and Chaos.
They are covered with tiny "hair-like" organelles called cilia. These cilia are used in both feeding and locomotion.
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- 470176-580Paramecium caudatum, for 35 studentsHay culture medium35Tube (1)Supplier Number: PARA30/35
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- 470176-450Paramecium caudatum, VITAL-STAIN 35 StudentsHay culture medium35Tube (1)Supplier Number: -
- 470180-160Paramecium caudatum, VITAL-STAIN 100 StudentsHay culture medium100Tube (3)Supplier Number: -
- 470189-296Paramecium Study Set 30 StudentsHay culture medium35Tube (1)Supplier Number: 0
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