Asterias or Pisaster sp.
Dive into the anatomical characteristics of echinoderms with a preserved starfish dissection!
Explore the sea star's radial symmetry, spines, water vascular system, endoskeleton, tube feet, and more during this hands-on activity.
Students will connect structure and function as they examine the external and internal anatomy of this marine specimen.
Preserved starfish are appropriate for elementary school general science classes up to college-level comparative anatomy courses.
Product Features
- No colour injection—ideal for general anatomical studies
- Soaked in Carosafe®, then individually packed and shipped in a vacuum-sealed bag for easy distribution
Carosafe® preservative and holding solution for biological specimens contains no formaldehyde and is not a tissue fixative.
Most Carosafe® specimens were first preserved with a formalin solution and then washed before placement in Carosafe®.
Specimens are held in Carosafe® prior to shipment, producing formalin-preserved specimens that, when dissected, minimise formaldehyde exposure.
Qty: 1 starfish
Notes:
- Carosafe® specimens should be washed before use and dissected in well ventilated rooms with appropriate hand, eye and body protection.
- For best results, carefully unpack your delivery of preserved specimens as soon as it arrives.
- Store the specimens in the dark in a single layer on a flat surface.
- A drawer or cupboard shelf is ideal. Do not refrigerate.
- Avoid stacking the specimens on top of each other or otherwise putting weight on them.
- Undue pressure can cause breakages in brittle specimens such as crayfish and grasshoppers, and can cause deformation of soft-tissue specimens such as brains and kidneys.
