Sources for Daphnia Magna in the US?

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Andrew Paul McKenzie Pegman

You can write to Kew Gardens :)

William J Davis

I suggest contacting Meg Duffy: https://duffylab.wordpress.com/

Wouter Lanneau

Hi Dr. Hawkey,

As Microbiotests we offer test biota and bioassay kits to perform standarized and culture-independent toxicity tests or research.

We sell the ephippia of Daphnia magna. Juveniles of daphnia can be so easily obtained on demand. https://www.microbiotests.com .

Feel free to get in touch, we would be happy to be of assistance.

Andrew Hawkey

Thank you for your help. I see that the Microbiotests daphnia kits are carried by US-based Aqua Science. I will inquire there.