"Ward's Phenomena"

Black Planaria are a flatworm commonly used in science fair projects. They do not bite and move very slowly, making them easy for young students to observe.

This unusual-looking Echinoderm, a small ball-shaped organism, displays radial symmetry. It moves via tube feet.

Cucumaria sp. These creatures have oral tentacles used to catch food and then pull the food into its body to digest.

This brightly colored marine anemone has unusually long tentacles, making it stand out in almost any aquarium.

Anodonta subobicularis.

The marine hermit crab is a scavenger and preys on small animals.

Uca sp. The fiddler crab gets its name from the male’s larger claw, which it waves up and down in a fiddling motion when threatened or when attracting a mate.

The nocturnal hermit crab uses “borrowed” shells to protect its relatively soft body, changing shells as it grows larger.

These red marine bivalves are fascinating to observe as they propel themselves forward by expelling jets of water.

Limulus polyphemus. A true "living fossil", this representative of the class Meristomata is one of only five living still in existence. The crab is the most widely studied Meristomata because of their large compound eyes and their copper-based blue blood. It thrives in a marine aquarium such as WARD’S Marine Touch Tank. Culture instructions are included. Size: 1–3". Note: Shipped overnight. Additional shipping fee applies.

Propagate Echinoderms to Observe Developmental Stages.

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

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

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