Live Specimens

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

Description:   Extremely small euglenoid. Usually doesn’t rotate when swimming. Scavenger. Hay medium.<BR><BR>Characterized by flagella; lacks plastids.

Description:   You will receive a sample of both green and brown hydra mixed together, allowing you to observe the differences between the two organisms.

Description:   One of the largest <i>Drosophila</i> species. Useful for preparing salivary gland chromosome squashes.<BR><BR>Recommended by the Carnegie Institute<BR>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 Fruit Fly 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.

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

Description:   Observe the complete life cycle of Drosophila melanogaster, a widely used model for genetics research.

Description:   This organism is a common environmental isolate, and can be found in soil as well as in industrial settings.

Description:   Specially Prepares "Real-Life" Combinations

Description:   A very large Protozoa that graphically demonstrates the basic animal cell.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Each culture shipment is prepared in our laboratories and includes the "Working with Protozoans" manual which contains detailed instructions for subculturing and use.<BR><BR>Canadian Customers:<BR>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.<BR><BR>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.)

Description:   A fascinating predator to study; as it lies in wait for its prey, its posture makes it appear to be praying, giving the insect its common name.