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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.

Long life cycle (approximately one month). Useful for comparative population studies and for preparing salivary gland chromosome squashes.

Recommended by the Carnegie Institute
Mature Drosophila are cultured in our own labs, and are marked with the culture initiation date. Culture is shipped in our instant medium in a shatterproof vial. The pupae will usually appear within ten days of the ship date. You will also receive WARD’S Drosophila Culture Guide. Note: We can supply any of our single strains in the larger quantity for 100 students. Call our Customer Service department for details.

Vanessa cardui Butterflies form chrysalides and transform into colorful butterflies right before your eyes.

Formalin preserved bullfrogs Available in vacuum packs or pails.

Formalin preserved bullfrogs Available in vacuum packs or pails.

Formalin preserved bullfrogs Available in vacuum packs or pails.

Formalin preserved bullfrogs Available in vacuum packs or pails.

Formaldehyde-free grassfrogs. Available in pails or vacuum packs.

Bullfrog Skull

Research-Grade DNA Stain

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Often mistaken for beetles, these wingless crustaceans live their whole lives on land, feeding on decaying organic matter.

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Isolated from human urinary tract and wound infections, this organism is identifiable by its characteristic putrefactive odor.