{"title":"Algae \u0026 Protozoa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological is proud to be partnered with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/pages\/ccap\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e with the specific aim of increasing the range of organisms that students in UK schools have access to study. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll cultures are for school use only\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are a university or commercial operation \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" title=\"CCAP Catalogue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplease contact the CCAP directly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Algae and Protozoa must be sent first class or special delivery, Monday - Wednesday. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease advise when ordering if you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a specific \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chlorella","title":"Chlorella vulgaris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e, is an easy to grow unicellular green microalga ideal for photosynthesis investigations such as the popular algal balls experiment. Alternatively \u003cem\u003eChlorella\u003c\/em\u003e can be used instead of blood in haemocytometers. \u003cem\u003eChlorella\u003c\/em\u003e is spherical and non-motile and has been extensively used in biotecnology.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass: Trebouxiophyceae\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrder: Chlorellales\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca title=\"Chlorella vulgaris CCAP 211\/11B\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-211-11B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 211\/11B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequired Medium: EG:JM\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students. Also available in 100ml \u0026amp; 250ml bottles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore at room temperature (14-18°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":40589298139311,"sku":"LM-010","price":11.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml - Save 20%","offer_id":40589587382447,"sku":"LM-010-100","price":31.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml - Save 30%","offer_id":40589587415215,"sku":"LM-010-250","price":69.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_211_11B.jpg?v=1623056925"},{"product_id":"scenedesmus","title":"Scenedesmus quadricauda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScenedesmus quadricauda\u003c\/em\u003e, is a quick growing green algae ideal for pollution, eutrophication and photosynthesis investigations, such as the popular 'algae wrapped in jelly balls' experiment (See \u003ca title=\"SAPS - Algal balls - Photosynthesis using algae wrapped in jelly balls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/secondary\/teaching-resources\/235-student-sheet-23-photosynthesis-using-algae-wrapped-in-jelly-balls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAPS' website\u003c\/a\u003e for free resources about the algae balls practical, including a \u003ca title=\"SAPS - 'Algal balls' - Investigating photosynthesis and respiration: post-16 version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/secondary\/teaching-resources\/1224-algal-balls-photosynthesis-and-respiration-post-16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epost-16 version\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fI3x68CkKW0\u0026amp;list=PLecUOehIE87dGWKFft-QtP9ysSVEK-kP0\" title=\"SAPS Algal balls - Photosynthesis using algae wrapped in jelly balls Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e and support). \u003cem\u003eScenedesmus\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent example of a typical planktonic algae, they are non-motile and consist of 2 to 4 cells arranged in a row.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Chlorophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Sphaeropleales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-276-16\" title=\"CCAP 276\/16 Scenedesmus quadricauda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 276\/16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/collections\/algae-protozoa\/products\/algae-growth-medium\" title=\"Algae Growth Medium\"\u003eGeneral Freshwater Algal Medium\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/secondary\/teaching-resources\/235-student-sheet-23-photosynthesis-using-algae-wrapped-in-jelly-balls\" title=\"SAPS Algal Balls Information: Photosynthesis using algae wrapped in jelly balls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAPS' DIY Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll bottle sizes contain the same Scenedesmus quadricauda culture - the only difference is the quantity supplied:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf purchasing for the algae balls practical, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \u003cstrong\u003e30ml \u003c\/strong\u003esample is a \u003cstrong\u003ecost effective\u003c\/strong\u003e option if you have time to culture the algae yourself (allow 2-3 weeks to grow sufficient enough for a class)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e100ml, 250ml, and 500ml bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a larger volume that is \u003cstrong\u003eready to use \u003c\/strong\u003eimmediately, with the 100ml size supplying enough algae for a full class set of algal balls (around 3600 balls)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/algae-balls\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ready Made Scenedesmus Algae Balls\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eready-made algae balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. For longer term storage sample can be refrigerated. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca title=\"CCAP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer, or are outside of the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthesis Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Scenedesmus culture is also available from the \u003c\/span\u003eNational Centre for Biotechnology Education (NCBE) based at the \u003cspan\u003eUniversity of Reading as part of their \u003ca title=\"Photosynthesis Kit with Scenedesmus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.store.reading.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/national-centre-for-biotechnology-education\/kits-and-equipment\/ncbesaps-photosynthesis-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotosynthesis Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, developed with \u003ca title=\"SAPS Science \u0026amp; Plants for Schools\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAPS\u003c\/a\u003e (Science \u0026amp; Plants for Schools). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you already have the kit and just require replacement algae, then this is the product for you! We recommend you purchase the 30ml bottle, it will take 2-3 weeks to grow to the needed quantity so please order in plenty of time. Short on time? Go for the 100ml or 250ml bottle for algae that is ready to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":40589298499759,"sku":"LM-015","price":11.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml - Save 20%","offer_id":40589592101039,"sku":"LM-015-100","price":31.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml - Save 30%","offer_id":40589592133807,"sku":"LM-015-250","price":69.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml - Save 40%","offer_id":40589592166575,"sku":"LM-015-500","price":118.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_276_16_1.jpg?v=1773146935"},{"product_id":"volvox","title":"Volvox aureus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolvox aureus\u003c\/em\u003e, a volvocale, form spherical colonies containing 1000s of single cells each with flagella. Volvox are a great multi-cellular algae to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision\/Phylum: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorophyta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorophyceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlamydomonadales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-88-8\" title=\"CCAP Volvox aureus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP\u003cspan\u003e 88\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CCAP Media Preparation Recipe 3N-BBM+V (Bold Basal Medium with 3-fold Nitrogen and Vitamins; modified)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/MR_3N_BBM_V.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1N-BBM\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacteria and other organisms present; maintained by serial subculture; 15 deg C; contains nanoflagellates\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature (22°C) away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15022723465279,"sku":"LM-020","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/files\/LM-020Volvox-1.jpg?v=1756983930"},{"product_id":"euglena-gracilis","title":"Euglena gracilis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuglena gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e is a single-celled eukaryotic organism found in stagnant freshwater. \u003cem\u003eEuglena gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e is able to feed by both photosynthesis or phagocytosis (engulfing cells such as green algae and amoebas). \u003cem\u003eEuglena\u003c\/em\u003e has been extensively used in different biotechnology applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Euglenophyta\/Euglenozoa\u003cbr\u003eClass: Euglenophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Euglenales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca title=\"Euglena gracilis CCAP 1224\/5Z\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1224-5Z\"\u003eCCAP 1224\/5Z\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: EG:JM\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15023059959871,"sku":"LM-050","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1224_5Z.jpg?v=1622037226"},{"product_id":"paramecium-bursaria","title":"Paramecium bursaria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParamecium bursaria\u003c\/em\u003e is a unicellular ciliate protist. Ciliates have their body covered by tiny hairs that help them to move in very characteristic ways and help with prey capture for feeding, as ciliates do not have chloroplasts and therefore they are not photosynthetic. \u003cem\u003eParamecium\u003c\/em\u003e is a model organism to study endosymbiosis as it contains symbiotic green algae. The algae feels safe inside the ciliate and the ciliate benefits by taking some energy from the algae photosynthesis, so they live happily in this symbiotic relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Ciliates\/Ciliophora\u003cbr\u003eClass: Oligohymenophorea\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Peniculida\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1660-13\" title=\"CCAP 1660\/13 Paramecium bursaria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1660\/13\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: SES\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15023116222527,"sku":"LM-082","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1660_13_b.jpg?v=1725442932"},{"product_id":"pond-water-species","title":"Pond Water Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sample of pond water containing a mix of species, including algae and protozoa. Exact composition varies throughout the year and also depends on exactly where the sample is taken from, surface vs bottom for example, if you have a specific requirement please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected fresh from a wildlife pond here in Shropshire. As well as our 'normal' wildlife pond we also have access to a duck pond which is very 'fertile', and at times smelly! If you would like 2 different water samples we advise purchasing one sample from each pond, otherwise please select the wildlife pond as this is most representative of a 'normal' pond. Please note that during times of avian flu we do not send samples from the duck pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100ml pack size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore outside in a cool shady spot, during times of extreme heat or frost we advise storing at room temperature. Use within 1 week for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Wildlife Pond","offer_id":42778035683503,"sku":"LM-100","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duck Pond","offer_id":42778035716271,"sku":"LM-100D","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/LM-100PondWater15.jpg?v=1589894343"},{"product_id":"algae-growth-medium","title":"Algae Growth Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis concentrated algae growth medium is an almost universal medium for freshwater algae. It is manufactured by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/pages\/ccap\" title=\"CCAP\"\u003eCCAP\u003c\/a\u003e and is ideal for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/scenedesmus\" title=\"Scenedesmus\"\u003eScenedesmus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/chlorella\" title=\"Chlorella\"\u003eChlorella\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the media \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein a cool dark place or refrigerator and use prior to the expiry date (minimum 3 month shelf life supplied, usually far longer). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a set of 2 vials totalling 9ml (enough for 1L of medium) or a great value pack of 20 x vials (enough for 10L of medium). The media is split between to 2 vials ('Part 1' and 'Part 2') to improve its shelf life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"1 Vial (Makes 1L)","offer_id":40589586235567,"sku":"EM-600-1","price":7.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Vials (Makes 10L) - Save 25%","offer_id":40589586268335,"sku":"EM-600-10","price":54.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/files\/EM-600_Algae_Growth_Medium_48.jpg?v=1746622703"},{"product_id":"haematococcus-pluvialis","title":"Haematococcus lacustris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaematococcus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elacustris (formerly \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHaematococcus \u003c\/span\u003epluvialis)\u003c\/em\u003e is a freshwater, unicellular microalga with a complex lifecycle. \u003cem\u003eHaematococcus \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elacustris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich source of natural astaxanthin (an antioxidant), so important for aquaculture and cosmetics industries due to anti-inflammatory properties. The cells are normally green but under stress conditions, the cells change to larger globular cysts with an orange-red pigmentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Chlorophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Chlamydomonadales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-34-6\" title=\"CCAP 34\/6 Haematococcus pluvialis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 34\/6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: EG:JM\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852492456111,"sku":"LM-012","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_34_6_b.jpg?v=1622038845"},{"product_id":"crucigenia-tetrapedia","title":"Crucigenia tetrapedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrucigenia tetrapedia\u003c\/em\u003e is a green microalga that forms four celled colonies as a flattened square giving them a very ditictive morphology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Trebouxiophyceae\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-218-10\" title=\"Crucigenia tetrapedia CCAP 218\/10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 218\/10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: 3N-BBM+V\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852497436847,"sku":"LM-014","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_218_10.jpg?v=1622036853"},{"product_id":"pseudopediastrum-boryanum","title":"Pseudopediastrum boryanum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudopediastrum boryanum\u003c\/em\u003e is a green microalga which forms colonies displaying a beautiful and very distinctive morphology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Chlorophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Sphaeropleales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca title=\"CCAP 291\/1 Pseudopediastrum boryanum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-291-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 291\/1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: MWC\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852526076079,"sku":"LM-016","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_291_1.jpg?v=1622038574"},{"product_id":"pyrocystis-lunula","title":"Pyrocystis lunula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePyrocystis lunula\u003c\/em\u003e is a crescent shaped bioluminescent microalga, when disturbed, it creates a beautiful blue bioluminescence as a result of a chemical reaction with the enzyme luciferase. \u003cem\u003ePyrocystis\u003c\/em\u003e is a dinoflagellate, which are very important organisms as major primary producers in the oceans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Dinophyta (= Pyrrhophyta)\u003cbr\u003eClass: Dinophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Pyrocystales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca title=\"CCAP 1131\/1 Pyrocystis lunula\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1131-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1131\/1 - Click here for more information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Marine Algae Growth Medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/collections\/algae-protozoa\/products\/marine-algae-growth-medium\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eL1 Marine Algae Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Marine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852527976623,"sku":"LM-040","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1131_1.jpg?v=1622038421"},{"product_id":"spirulina-subsalsa","title":"Spirulina subsalsa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpirulina subsalsa\u003c\/em\u003e is a Cyanobacteria, this means that it is a prokaryote organism contrary to all the other algae, which are eukaryotic. Cyanobateria are called blue-green algae, but they are actually photosynthetic bacteria. Cyanobacteria are used in many commercial applications, such as a natural blue food colouring in sweets such as Smarties. \u003cem\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/em\u003e is filamentous with a striking spiral\/helix shape along the entire length. It benefits from symbiotic bacteria that fix nitrogen from air. \u003cem\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/em\u003e is also used commercially as a health food due to its high nutritional content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Cyanophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Cyanophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Oscillatoriales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1475-1\" title=\"Spirulina subsalsa CCAP 1475\/1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1475\/1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: ASW:BG\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Brackish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852529942703,"sku":"LM-060","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1475_1.jpg?v=1622037883"},{"product_id":"toxarium-undulatum","title":"Toxarium undulatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToxarium undulatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful marine Diatom that can form colonies. Diatoms have a characteristic silica cell wall called frustule with beautiful ornamentation. Diatoms are the main primary producers in oceans, and therefore of massive ecological importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Heterokontophyta\/Ochrophyta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass: Fragilariophyceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder: Toxariales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1082-1\" title=\"Toxarium undulatum CCAP 1082\/1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1082\/1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Medium: f\/2 + Si\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironment: Marine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852533940399,"sku":"LM-070","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1082_1_95a69835-ac44-4951-91eb-b49e2f3a7733.jpg?v=1622036636"},{"product_id":"coscinodiscus-radiatus","title":"Coscinodiscus radiatus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(214, 42, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAIN CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoscinodiscus radiatus\u003c\/em\u003e is a marine Diatom. Diatoms have a characteristic silica cell wall called frustule with beautiful ornamentation. Diatoms are the main primary producers in oceans, and therefore of massive ecological importance. \u003cem\u003eCoscinodiscus\u003c\/em\u003e has a characteristic coin shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Heterokontophyta\/Ochrophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Coscinodiscophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Coscinodiscales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1013-11\" title=\"Coscinodiscus radiatus CCAP 1013\/11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1013\/11\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: f\/2 + Si\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Marine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca title=\"CCAP Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852536725679,"sku":"LM-072","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1013_11.jpg?v=1622036751"},{"product_id":"aristerostoma","title":"Aristerostoma sp.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAristerostoma sp.\u003c\/em\u003e is a marine ciliate protist. Ciliates have their body covered by tiny hairs that help them to move in very characteristic ways and help with prey capture for feeding, as ciliates do not have chloroplasts and therefore they are not photosinthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Ciliates\/Ciliophora\u003cbr\u003eClass: Colpodea\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Cyrtolophosidida\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1603-1\" title=\"Aristerostoma sp. CCAP 1603-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1603\/1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: f\/2 + wheat grain\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Marine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/ to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852543443119,"sku":"LM-080","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1603_1.jpg?v=1622033625"},{"product_id":"blepharisma-americanum","title":"Blepharisma americanum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlepharisma americanum\u003c\/em\u003e is a unicellular ciliate protists. Ciliates have their body covered by tiny hairs that help them to move in very characteristic ways and help with prey capture for feeding, as ciliates do not have chloroplasts and therefore they are not photosynthetic. \u003cem\u003eBlepharisma\u003c\/em\u003e has a very distinctive pink in colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Ciliates\/Ciliophora\u003cbr\u003eClass: Heterotricha\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1607-1\" title=\"Blepharisma americanum CCAP 1607\/1\"\u003eCCAP 1607\/1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: SES\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/ to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39852557533359,"sku":"LM-084","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/CCAP_1607_1.jpg?v=1622036091"},{"product_id":"amoeba-borokensis","title":"Amoeba borokensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmoeba borokensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a protist ideally suited for study due to its recognisable internal structures, ease of culture and quick generation time. \u003cem\u003eAmoebas\u003c\/em\u003e are not photosynthetic, they feed by capturing bacteria and other organisms with cytoplasmatic extensions called pseudopodia. You can see \u003cem\u003eAmoeba borokensis\u003c\/em\u003e pseudopodia in this culture, this Amoeba is closely related to \u003cem\u003eAmoeba proteus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Amoebozoa\u003cbr\u003eClass: Tubulinea\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-1503-7\" title=\"Amoeba borokensis CCAP 1503\/7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 1503\/7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequired Medium: PC\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30ml pack size, suitable for 30 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature (14-24°C) away from direct sunlight. Shake before pipetting onto slide \u0026amp; viewing under microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tissue culture flask has been overfilled to protect the amoebas during posting and the contents will need to be split into another flask on arrival. The amoebas graze on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetrahymena pyriformis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand i\u003cspan\u003ef the culture is to be kept for a week or more before using then we can send a tube of food with feeding instructions (enough for 3 weeks). \u003c\/span\u003ePlease note that they would have been ‘fed’ on the day of transit. Do not overfeed the culture. For long term maintenance of this culture, it will need to be subcultured every 8 weeks and fed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetrahymena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eweekly. \u003cspan\u003eA vial of Tetrahymena mean the amoeba can be kept for up to 3 weeks. Please choose from the drop down menu whether you would like the Amoeba on its own or with a tube of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/ to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*There is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 week lead time\u003c\/strong\u003e, demand dependent, when ordering this specimen*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"30ml Tube of Amoeba","offer_id":40926770266287,"sku":"LM-090","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Tube of Amoeba PLUS tube of food","offer_id":40926770299055,"sku":"LM-090F","price":21.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/products\/LM-090Amoebaborokensis93.jpg?v=1623669064"},{"product_id":"marine-algae-growth-medium","title":"Marine Algae Growth Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis concentrated algae growth medium is perfect for saltwater or marine algae. It is manufactured by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/pages\/ccap\" title=\"CCAP\"\u003eCCAP\u003c\/a\u003e and is ideal for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/pyrocystis-lunula?\" title=\"Pyrocystis lunula\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePyrocystis lunula\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the media \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein a cool dark place or refrigerator and use prior to the expiry date (minimum 3 month shelf life supplied, usually far longer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a single vial (enough for 1L of medium) complete with necessary sea salts. Great value pack of 10 vials with salts also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"1 Vial (Makes 1L)","offer_id":42611785892015,"sku":"EM-650-1","price":7.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Vials (Makes 10L) - Save 20%","offer_id":42611785924783,"sku":"EM-650-10","price":57.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/files\/EM-650_Marine_Algae_Growth_Medium_58.jpg?v=1746622702"},{"product_id":"slime-mould","title":"Slime Mould (Physarum polycephalum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe slime mould, \u003cem\u003ePhysarum polycephalum,\u003c\/em\u003e 'Daywalker', is very easy to keep, harmless and undemanding just requiring oats for food. Making maps and mazes for them to solve and explore is easy to do. Despite its name it is not a mould but a protist species, and moves similarly to other protists, such as amoebae, by extending fan-shaped pseudopodia to forage for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now offer 2 options, dried or active. The most cost effective option is 'dried', but if you are short on time we also offer an 'active' option, where by the Darwin lab team have already 'woken up' your dried sample on an agar plate. This is produced to order so \u003cstrong\u003eplease allow a few days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slime mould is normally sent out in a dried format called a 'sclerotia', and can be kept like this for years, provided it is stored in a dark and dry location. The piece supplied is approximately 10x20mm, this can be kept as your stock culture and used for at least 6 practicals as you only need a 3-5mm square piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you are ready to wake your sclerotia sample please follow the below instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut some sterile filter paper in a petri dish and dampen it; alternatively use a sterile agar plate (agar-agar or technical agar, not nutrient agar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a sterile scalpel, cut a 3-5mm square off your dried sample and place orange side up in the middle of the petri dish, then put a single \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sterile Oat Flakes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/sterile-oat-flakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esterile oat flake\u003c\/a\u003e next to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it somewhere dark overnight; keep the temperature 20-25°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slime will wake up and start to eat the oat, once it's fully covered the oat, add a couple more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it in the dark and gradually increase the amount of oats at each feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce it is the size of a 10p, you are ready to use it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor information on how to keep them, how to find them in the wild and what amazing tricks these strange organisms can do please have a look at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Warwick University's School of Life Sciences Slime Mould Guides\" href=\"https:\/\/warwick.ac.uk\/fac\/sci\/lifesci\/outreach\/slimemold\/care\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarwick University's School of Life Sciences Slime Mould Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLEAPSS also have some great resources for slime moulds including \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CLEAPSS Slime Moulds\" href=\"https:\/\/science.cleapss.org.uk\/Resource-Info\/GL471-Slime-moulds.aspx\" 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oats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor information on how to keep slime moulds and what amazing tricks these strange organisms can do please have a look at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Warwick University's School of Life Sciences Slime Mould Guides\" href=\"https:\/\/warwick.ac.uk\/fac\/sci\/lifesci\/outreach\/slimemold\/care\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarwick University's School of Life Sciences Slime Mould Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLEAPSS also have some great resources for slime moulds including \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CLEAPSS Slime Moulds\" href=\"https:\/\/science.cleapss.org.uk\/Resource-Info\/GL471-Slime-moulds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGL471 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CLEAPSS Slime Moulds\" href=\"https:\/\/science.cleapss.org.uk\/Resource-Info\/GL471-Slime-moulds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlime mould 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These ready to use algal balls or algae beads are a great time saver and ideal for teachers with limited facilities such as home school educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach student\/group requires around 50-100 ready-made algae balls, split equally between small bottles such as these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/bijou-bottles\" title=\"Bijou Bottles 7ml\"\u003e7ml Bijou Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e. Please note: our balls are larger than average, approximately 3.5mm in diameter, hence we advise each group using 50-100, not the 100-200 that SAPS advise. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll algae balls are made in our Shropshire lab, if you have bulk or specific requirements please contact us and we will endeavour to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass set made from 100ml algae, around 1800 balls (enough for 18-36 students\/groups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf size version, around 900 balls (enough for 9-18 students\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egroups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle student or group, around 90 balls\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"SAPS - Algal balls - Photosynthesis using algae wrapped in jelly balls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/secondary\/teaching-resources\/235-student-sheet-23-photosynthesis-using-algae-wrapped-in-jelly-balls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAPS' website\u003c\/a\u003e for free resources about the algae balls practical, including a \u003ca title=\"SAPS - 'Algal balls' - Investigating photosynthesis and respiration: post-16 version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.org.uk\/secondary\/teaching-resources\/1224-algal-balls-photosynthesis-and-respiration-post-16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epost-16 version\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fI3x68CkKW0\u0026amp;list=PLecUOehIE87dGWKFft-QtP9ysSVEK-kP0\" title=\"SAPS Algal balls - Photosynthesis using algae wrapped in jelly balls Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e and support. To purchase Scenedesmus algae for making your own algal balls \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/products\/scenedesmus\" title=\"Scenedesmus algae\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplease click here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivision\/Phylum: Chlorophyta\u003cbr\u003eClass: Chlorophyceae\u003cbr\u003eOrder: Sphaeropleales\u003cbr\u003eCCAP Ref: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/catalogue\/strain-276-16\" title=\"CCAP 276\/16 Scenedesmus quadricauda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCCAP 276\/16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Freshwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgal balls can last up to 4-6 months when stored in the fridge at 4\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C in distilled water, bring back up to room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to using. The date of production will be on the sample and we advise using within 3 months from this date for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarwin Biological's algae and protozoa samples are produced in partnership with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulture Collection of Algae \u0026amp; Protozoa (CCAP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available for UK schools and colleges to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please visit \u003ca title=\"CCAP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ccap.ac.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase if you are a university or commercial customer, or are outside of the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 week lead time - if required urgently please contact us as we may already have a batch in production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages - Comparison image shows bijou bottles containing 10 and 20 balls to give an idea of size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darwin Biological","offers":[{"title":"5ml - Single Student","offer_id":55492397465976,"sku":"LM-115-5","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml - Half Class Set","offer_id":55492365648248,"sku":"LM-115-50","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml - Class Set","offer_id":55492365549944,"sku":"LM-115-100","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/files\/LM-115_Algae_Balls_65.jpg?v=1776936260"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5030\/5343\/collections\/Darwin_Biological_-203.jpg?v=1716547268","url":"https:\/\/www.darwinbiological.co.uk\/collections\/algae-protozoa.oembed?page=2","provider":"Darwin Biological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}