Specimens

Place these eggs in a brine solution for two days in order to make the shrimp (Artemia) hatch. Our special processing technique allows you to store the eggs for nearly indefinite periods of time. 7 grams.

The culture supplied includes copepods in various stages of development.

Planorbids, mixed genera. Compare these attractive, spiral-shelled, herbivorous freshwater specimens with other snails. They will eat aquarium plants

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

Mixed genera. Also known as scuds, amphipods are freshwater crustaceans.

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.

Philodina sp. Easy to culture and easy to examine under a microscope because of the lack of a lorica (shell), these typical rotifers are perfect for general study. Culture instructions are included.

These bottom-dwelling bivalved crustaceans are found in nearly every aquatic habitat.

Study the Rotifera under your microscope to discover the variety of structures among them. Subculture them in Alfalfa or Hay medium to increase your supply. Species may vary based on availability.

Create a balanced ecosystem in your aquarium with the addition of these small, freshwater algae eaters. They reproduce rapidly, laying their eggs on the glass sides of the aquarium.

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

Aeolosoma sp. A small, freshwater Oligochaete, Aeolosoma is characterized by colorful oil droplets in its body. It’s easy to culture large quantities of this microscopic organism for use in regeneration experiments: Simply add hay and wheat grains to hay medium. Culture instructions are included. Size: 2–3 mm.

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

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

Poecilia reticulata.

For consistent readings underwater.