"Avantor"

Examine the morphological characteristics of typical soil nematodes with the specimens in our well-populated culture.

Brachionus sp. Examine these typical marine rotifers for a general study of their structure and feeding habits.The recommended food for marine rotifers is Dunaliella. Culture instructions are included.

Hypsibius sp. The water bear is a complex animal representing the unusual phylum of Tardigrades, which contains about 400 marine, terrestrial, and freshwater species.

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.

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.

Useful in regeneration studies, these freshwater Oligochaetes are easy to handle and to culture.

These small marine crustaceans are supplied as adults, and measure approximately ¹/₄" in size at the time of shipment.

Cricket (Acheta domestica)or the Common House Cricket is available in adult and nymph sizes.

Readily Observed Strain Requires No Magnification

Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is widely used in genetic studies because they express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations.

Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is widely used in genetic studies. They express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations.

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.

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.

Illustrate the structure, feeding habits, responses, and reproduction of a typical Anthozoan.

Pimephales promelas. Nonaggressive. Highly adaptable and easy to maintain, minnows make good water pollution indicators. Care instructions are included. Size: 2". Package of six.

Grass frogs are low maintenance and seasonally available, typically from September to July.