Daphnia magna, dry eggs

Just add spring water to the dormant eggs in this kit and grow your own live culture of Daphnia magna! 

Daphnia magna have compound eyes, a second antennae, and a pair of abdominal setae. They have a transparent body and make excellent subjects under a microscope to observe a heart beating. They can also be used to feed hydra.

These freshwater organisms can be bred or used as life food for other organisms, such as fish. As adults, they can grow to 3-4mm and have the average lifespan of 56 days.

This kit includes:

• 2 capsules of mixed crustacean eggs

• Container for growing the culture Note: Select a clean, thoroughly rinsed, glass or plastic container or purchase this Medium Critter Habitat/Aquarium from Home Science Tools.