Live Specimens

Description:   Demonstrates isogamous reproduction where gametes are similar in appearance and behavior. Make lectures and labs on protist reproduction clearer with our specially selected cultures that illustrate various reproductive phenomona.

Description:   Specially Prepared 'Real-Life' Combinations

Description:   One each of foliose, crustose, and fruticose lichen. The foliose and crustose lichens are any of a wide variety of species; the fruticose lichen is either cladonia or reindeer moss. All samples are field-collected and come in a 4 oz. labeled jar.

Description:   Includes one 30 student unit of Volvox and a Form and Structure copymaster.<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 Algae & Cyanobacteria" 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:   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.

Description:   Zygomycete. Common black bread mold. Lab contaminant. Mating strain, cross with <i>Rhizopus stolonifer (nigricans)</i> (-) to produce zygospores. Incubation temperature 25°C. Potato dextrose agar growth medium.

Description:   Everything you need to safetly collect and culture bacteria and fungi from your environment

Description:   This organism is commonly isolated from soil, and depending upon the temperature of its environment, can produce a distinctive red pigment.

Description:   Volvox aureus is a species of colonial green algae that forms spherical colonies of cells.

Description:   One jar containing a mixture of 6 different genera of algae. Each algae is cultured individually in Ward's laboratories, and mixed together immediately prior to shipment to ensure an adequate supply of each organism.

Description:   <i>Carassius auratus</i>

Description:   Predatory. Feeds on <i>Paramecium caudatum</i>. Hay medium.<BR><BR>Characterized by cilia; nearly all possess two types of nuclei.

Description:   Hydra are tiny animals closely related to jellyfish. They can be carnivorous as well as photosyntheic due to their symbiotic relationship with green algae Zoochlorellae.

Description:   Produce High-Titer T-Series Coliphages Without Setting Up an Aeration System