"Ward's Phenomena"

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.

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.

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

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

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.