Where to Obtain Fairy Shrimp for Allelopathy Project in California?

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An undergraduate at a California university is conducting a project to test the allelopathic effects of European pennyroyal on fairy shrimp populations in disturbed vernal pools. The researcher seeks native fairy shrimp species, specifically Linderiella occidentalis or Streptocephalus nealii, and is looking for sources to obtain cysts. The only lead found so far provided a genus identification but not a specific species. The discussion suggests consulting with biology faculty or advisors at the university, as they may have experience in ordering biological samples and could provide guidance on obtaining the desired species.
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I am an undergraduate at a California University. I am planning a project involving the testing of allelopathic chemicals of european pennyroyal on fairy shrimp populations in disturbed vernal pools. To do this, I need a native fairy shrimp species. I have my eyes on Linderiella occidentalis or Streptocephalus nealii, but I do not know where to obtain them. The one place I have found did not give a species ID beyond genus. Would you guys happen to know where I might obtain cysts? Really, anything that has a population in or near California would be awesome.
 
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Have you to an advisor or faculty member at your university? I would think that the biology faculty with whom you are working would have experience in ordering samples.
 

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