"VWR"

One of the largest Drosophila species. Useful for preparing salivary gland chromosome squashes.

Recommended by the Carnegie Institute
Mature Drosophila are cultured in our own labs, and are marked with the culture initiation date. Culture is shipped in our instant medium in a shatterproof vial. The Fruit Fly pupae will usually appear within ten days of the ship date. You will also receive WARD’S Drosophila Culture Guide. Note: We can supply any of our single strains in the larger quantity for 100 students. Call our Customer Service department for details.

Investigate Insect Life Cycles, Behavior, and Much More!

These large beetles have a striking shiny appearance and are slow moving and docile.

This species of termite is small and delicate bodied. It will follow a pen trail which mimics pheromones.

This North American Diplopod makes a great classroom pet and can be used in behavioral studies.

Bullfrog tadpoles are great for demonstrating metamorphosis in the classroom.

These unique salamanders keep their gills and stay fully aquatic even into adulthood, making them ideal subjects for embryological and developmental studies.

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.

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

Erpobdella obscura

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

Cockroaches are widely used in labs for physiological, behavioral, structural, and developmental studies.

This species of termite is very large, and you can easily observe the distinct differences of the several roles that exist in their eusocial colonies.

When hatched, the small, gray larvae are the traditional source for high-quality silk.

Readily Observed Strain Requires No Magnification

Long life cycle (approximately one month). Useful for comparative population studies and for preparing salivary gland chromosome squashes.

Recommended by the Carnegie Institute
Mature Drosophila are cultured in our own labs, and are marked with the culture initiation date. Culture is shipped in our instant medium in a shatterproof vial. The pupae will usually appear within ten days of the ship date. You will also receive WARD’S Drosophila Culture Guide. Note: We can supply any of our single strains in the larger quantity for 100 students. Call our Customer Service department for details.