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Mixed Pond Life

Included in the Mixed Pond Life Culture is a variety of Microscopic and Macroscopic organisms, and some Pond Weed species

Microscopic Examination:

Microscopic specimens likely to be present include:

Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, Rotifers, Stentor, Chlorella, Chlamydomonas, segmented worms, together with other varieties of green and blue-green algae.

 Macroscopic Examination:

 Macroscopic specimens possibly present include;

 Tubifex (sludge worms), Planaria (flat worms), Ostracods, Backswimmers, Mosquito larvae, Daphnia, Leeches, Damselfly Nymphs.

 Pond Weed species: Duckweed, Azolla, Spirogyra.

 

Mixed Pond Life Care Instructions

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Mixed Pond Life for Primary Schools

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Downloads

Download a movie file that shows a sample of mixed pond life - opens in a new window, mp4 file, 1M, opens with QuickTime or iTunes (may be played on a video iPod).  (Movie by A Watts)

 

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