Animals - Living Material

Hydra are tiny animals closely related to jellyfish. They are a carnivorous species that can be found in healthy freshwater rivers and streams where they attach themselves to plants and rocks.

Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is widely used in genetic studies. They express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations.

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.

Daphnia are a widely studied small crustacean used for a number of physiology studies including the effects of drugs on heartbeat and temperature on metabolism.

Bullfrog tadpoles are great for demonstrating metamorphosis in the classroom.

Erpobdella obscura

Cricket (Acheta domestica)or the Common House Cricket is available in adult and nymph sizes.

Cockroaches are widely used in labs for physiological, behavioral, structural, and developmental studies.

Teach your students about the complete metamorphosis of an insect with these mealworms.

Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is widely used in genetic studies because they express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations.

Grass frogs are low maintenance and seasonally available, typically from September to July.

Watch New Planaria Generate from Sectioned Parts