Paramecium (Paramecium caudatum) - living culture (15 ml)
Paramecia are among the best-known single-celled organisms and are ideal model organisms for biology lessons. Under the microscope, they impressively demonstrate how they move with the help of hundreds of fine cilia, absorb food via vacuoles, and react to stimuli. Their rapid movements, clearly recognizable organelles, and high activity make paramecia a perfect introduction to cell biology and microscopy techniques.
Carolina Science's tested live cultures are ideal for schools, universities, or laboratories/research facilities.
Further information on properties, application examples, delivery, quality, and notes can be found below.
Properties & observation possibilities of paramecia
- Cell size: approx. 0.1–0.3 mm, clearly visible at 10x magnification
- Form of movement: rapid locomotion by hundreds of fine cilia
- Observable: cell shape, cilia movement, food vacuoles, irritability, typical swimming movements
Microscoping paramecia – application in biology classes
Paramecia under the microscope reveal key components of cell biology – from cell structure and cilia movement to food intake, the formation of food vacuoles, and reproduction.
Our cultures are robust, safe, easy to use, and require no laboratory experience. This allows students to independently use microscopes, explore the cell structure and movement patterns of microorganisms, and compare protozoa with each other (e.g., paramecia, amoeba, euglena).
Delivery, quality & information
- Content: 15 ml Paramecium culture (enough for up to 20 observations)
- Origin: Sustainable breeding in Berlin
- Secure delivery: Professionally packaged
- Tested quality: 100% success guarantee, including care instructions and educational tips
- Durability: Remains fresh for several weeks with proper care
- Recommended conditions: room temperature, low light, no direct sunlight
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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When stored properly, the culture remains viable and observable for several weeks with minimal care, usually for a period of three weeks.
The product is delivered in a 15 ml liquid culture, securely packaged and ready for immediate use.
Simply place a drop of the culture on a microscope slide and observe the single-celled organisms at 10x magnification.
Yes – with clean water, food organisms, and light protection, cultivation can continue.
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