Culturing Experimental Organisms for Use in Teaching Biology

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 1990, Volume 11

Abstract

Methods for the collection and the culturing of a variety of experimental organisms used in teaching biology are discussed. The organisms include protozoans, hydra, planaria, vinegar eels, aquatic snails, Daphnia, brine shrimp, frogs, turtles, flesh flies, and Tenebrio. Culturing parameters, overall care, handling, diet, feeding procedures, and specific environmental conditions are examined.

Keywords:  culture maintenance, diet, environmental conditions

University of New Brunswick (1989)