Where to Obtain Fairy Shrimp for Allelopathy Project in California?

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The discussion centers on sourcing native fairy shrimp species, specifically Linderiella occidentalis and Streptocephalus nealii, for an allelopathy project in California. The user seeks information on obtaining cysts of these species, as previous attempts yielded only genus-level identification. Recommendations include consulting with biology faculty or advisors at the user's university, who may have experience in ordering such samples.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of allelopathy and its implications in ecological studies.
  • Familiarity with fairy shrimp species, particularly Linderiella occidentalis and Streptocephalus nealii.
  • Knowledge of vernal pool ecosystems and their significance in California.
  • Experience in biological sample collection and ordering procedures.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research local biological supply companies that specialize in aquatic invertebrates.
  • Contact California universities with strong biology departments for potential leads on fairy shrimp sources.
  • Investigate the ecological impact of allelopathic chemicals on aquatic life.
  • Explore methods for culturing fairy shrimp in laboratory settings.
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Undergraduate students, researchers in ecology, and anyone involved in aquatic biology or allelopathy studies seeking to source fairy shrimp for experimental purposes.

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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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