Instant Protozoan Mix

By: The Flinn Staff


Just add water and, after a week or so, your mini-pond will come to life. The dry mixture of encysted and dormant protists included in this kit contains a range of organisms likely to include-diatoms, ciliates, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, rotifers, algae and others. Use your microscope to view the diverse array of organisms up close over several days to view the ever changing ecosystem. The microscopic examination will reveal a great diversity of locomotion and food gathering adaptations. A great introduction to microscopic life. Includes: Dry protist mix, tank, food, identification key and instructions. The dry mixture has a one- to two-year shelf life.