Specimens
Specimens are available for use in a wide variety of organic and inorganic testing procedures. Organic samples can be utilized for dissection purposes or studying whole preserved or life specimens, with practical examples in cellular biology or the internal structures of whole organs and complex multicellular systems. Rock specimens are useful for studying textures, grain sizes, and other features brought about by pressure, temperature, and other natural forces, offering a glimpse into the Earth’s geological history.
Ward's® Live Drosophila melanogaster - F1 Crosses
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.
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Ward's® Live Sea Anemone Culture (Aiptasia pallida)
Illustrate the structure, feeding habits, responses, and reproduction of a typical Anthozoan.
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Ward's® Dwarf African Frog (Hymenochirus sp)
These small aquatic amphibians breed readily in a freshwater tropical aquarium.
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Ward's® Live Grassfrogs (Rana pipiens)
Grass frogs are low maintenance and seasonally available, typically from September to July.
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Ward's® Live Nasonia vitripennis Cultures
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.
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AP Drosophila Crosses- Live
Four to six adults of each sex (including virgin females) have been carefully selected for the parent generation. Larvae will be visible within a week of receipt. Please order 7-10 days in advance.
We fully guarantee the purity and viability of our Drosophila melanogaster cultures. A large, vigorous culture is shipped in a shatterproof plastic vial. To ship Drosophila cultures with living larvae we require 10 days' notice prior to use date. During very cold weather, adult flies may die but eggs and larvae usually survive. Allow cultures to come to room temperature before checking under low magnification for eggs and live larvae. Complete instructions are always included.
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Volvox Study Set
Includes one 30 student unit of Volvox and a Form and Structure copymaster.
Live Cultures are supplied with media in 16 x 125 mm tubes, 2 oz. jars, or 8 oz. jars. Fast delivery is available directly from our laboratory. Please specify a delivery date.
Each culture shipment is prepared in our laboratories and includes the "Working with Algae & Cyanobacteria" manual which contains detailed instructions for subculturing and use.
Canadian Customers:
CFIA and PHAC regulations require customers to submit a completed inspection checklist and signed statement of facilities compliance before receiving certain cultures. A customer service representative will contact you if documentation is required.
Our cultures undergo strict biochemical screening and are unconditionally guaranteed for species and purity. Each culture is labeled with scientific name, media on which it was cultivated and optimum growth temperature. Although our cultures are considered non-pathogenic, standard bacteriological laboratory procedures should be used at all times. Cultures are available either live for immediate use or freeze-dried for convenient storage until needed. (Please note: We are not responsible for any infection resulting from the use of our cultures.)
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Boreal Science Drosophila Recessive Genes Set
The set Includes cultures of wild, white, brown, dumpy, vestigial, vestigial brown and sepia.
We fully guarantee the purity and viability of our Drosophila melanogaster cultures. A large, vigorous culture is shipped in a shatterproof plastic vial. To ship Drosophila cultures with living larvae we require 10 days' notice prior to use date. During very cold weather, adult flies may die but eggs and larvae usually survive. Allow cultures to come to room temperature before checking under low magnification for eggs and live larvae. Complete instructions are always included.
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Carpenter Ant
Camponotus. They are notorious for invading houses and destroying wood. Size: 1/4– 3/8".
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Ward's® Dermestid Skeletal Preparation Kit (Dermestes maculatus)
This activity shows Dermestid beetles assist in the breakdown of dead organic matter. Simply allow them access to the freeze-dried frog provided.
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Ward's® Planaria Regeneration Lab Activity
Watch New Planaria Generate from Sectioned Parts
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Ward's® Cricket Culture Kit
Study the lifecycle of the brown house cricket (Acheta domesticus) with this complete culture kit ideal for behavioral studies, food for insectivorous animals, or both.
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Ward's® Physarum Culture and Study Kit
Study structure and motility of a variety of common slime molds




