"Ward's Phenomena"

Freshwater. Unicellular. Soil-water medium. Characterized by two flagella (one inside a groove at right angles to the other); most also have tests made of cellulose and are encrusted with silica.

Freshwater. Colonial; polygonal cells. Basic culture solution.

Characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose.

Marine. Unicellular; brackish, centric cells. Marine medium.

Characterized by shells (tests) made of silica, in two parts.

Easily compare the different types of structures in a variety of small freshwater crustaceans with this convenient freshwater culture mix.

Found in fresh water. Chromogenesis; blue to purple pigments produced. Motile. Rods. Gram negative reaction. Aerobic. Incubation temperature 30°C. Blood agar growth medium. Note: Pathogen.

Packaged in a 16×125 mm tubes. Call our Customer Service for availability of demo plates and other special orders.

Brachydanio rerio.

This organism is commonly isolated from soil or water, and produces a pink or rose colored pigment.

Deuteromycete. Produces penicillin. Incubation temperature 25°C. Malt extract agar growth medium.

Nymphoides aquatica. Dicot. The green tubercles that grow from this unique plant’s short roots store nutrients and look like bananas, giving the plant its common name. It is a floating plant that grows best in shallow water. It is easily reproduced from cuttings. Size: 4–6". Package of six.

Unless otherwise noted, plants are supplied in waterproof, plastic bags that keep plants fresh and healthy. Care instructions are included. Be sure to check with your state’s Department of Agriculture for any restrictions.

One each of foliose, crustose, and fruticose lichen. The foliose and crustose lichens are any of a wide variety of species; the fruticose lichen is either cladonia or reindeer moss. All samples are field-collected and come in a 4 oz. labeled jar.