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Blepharisma
(Blepharisma
americanum)
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| Blepharisma |
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The microscopic creatures you will look at in the
Microworlds unit have in common with other living creatures the same basic needs:
oxygen and the appropriate food, temperature, and light. Suppliers usually try to ship
the cultures to you as quickly as possible. However, unforeseen delays during
shipment can traumatize the cultures. Therefore, it is very important to see to
them immediately upon arrival. With the proper care, you should be able to maintain the
cultures for several weeks.
For your Blepharisma culture, do these things immediately upon
arrival:
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Open your shipment and remove the lids from all containers to allow in fresh oxygen. |
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Place the containers in a location that allows them to adjust to the room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight and never refrigerate. |
Blepharisma prefers a cool (70° to 80 °F) location. Light should be dim to moderate.
Cultures are shipped with an ample food supply, but if you are going to keep
them for any length of time, it is best to set up a "wheat medium." Simply boil
3 to 4 grains of wheat (or other types of untreated grains) for a few minutes, cool them,
and then place them in the culture jar. If necessary, add springwater. Keep the lid placed lightly over the jar to permit air circulation.
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