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How to culture and care for daphnia

Middle School/High School

When it comes to teaching physiology and the effects of temperature on metabolism, these tiny crustaceans offer huge payoff in the classroom. 

Plus, they're an excellent source of food for other small invertebrates and amphibians in your lab. 

In this video, we'll show you how to culture and care for your Daphnia so you can reap all the benefits these freshwater creatures have to offer. 

Ready to get down with Daphnia? Explore more resources below:

Download the Care and Handling Guide

Shop for Live Daphnia