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product_id: 332579339
title: "Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture, Living"
brand: "carolina"
price: "¥5619"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/332579339-water-bear-tardigrade-culture-living
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Active living culture for immediate study Hypsibius exemplaris strain Z151 Sufficient for 30 students’ hands-on learning Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture, Living

**Brand:** carolina
**Price:** ¥5619
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧫 Unlock the microscopic world’s toughest survivors — don’t miss out on the ultimate classroom showstopper!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture, Living by carolina
- **How much does it cost?** ¥5619 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/332579339-water-bear-tardigrade-culture-living)

## Best For

- carolina enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted carolina brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Expertise:** Backed by Carolina Biological’s 95+ years of science education leadership, ensuring quality and reliability.
- • **Microscopic Marvels:** Observe the famously resilient water bears live under your microscope, unlocking nature’s toughest survival secrets.
- • **Compact & Convenient:** Small, lightweight culture fits effortlessly into any lab setup or classroom environment.
- • **Classroom-Ready Culture:** Delivered active and vibrant, perfect for instant demonstrations and immersive educational experiences.
- • **Group Learning Optimized:** Enough tardigrades to engage an entire class of 30, fostering collaborative discovery and curiosity.

## Overview

The Carolina Water Bear Culture features the hardy Hypsibius exemplaris strain Z151, supplied as an active living culture ideal for microscopic study. Designed to support hands-on learning for up to 30 students, this compact and lightweight specimen is backed by Carolina Biological’s 95+ years of trusted science education expertise, making it a premier choice for classrooms and educational exploration.

## Description

Carolina Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture – Fascinating Hardy Organisms | Ideal For Microscopic Study | Perfect For Educational Exploration

## Features

- FAMOUSLY HARDY ORGANISMS – Hypsibius exemplaris, strain Z151. Known as water bears, these tardigrades are famous for their resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions.
- FASCINATING TO VIEW UNDER THE MICROSCOPE – Tardigrades provide an incredible opportunity for students to observe the amazing survival tactics of these microscopic creatures.
- SUPPLIED IN AN ACTIVE FORM – The living culture is provided in an active state, making them ideal for classroom demonstrations and study.
- PERFECT FOR A CLASS OF 30 – This living culture is sufficient for use in a class of 30 students, ideal for hands-on learning and group observations.
- 95+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE – Carolina Biological has over 95 years of experience in providing high-quality science education materials, trusted by educators worldwide. As a leader in the field, they are committed to advancing hands-on learning, offering a vast range of biological specimens, lab equipment, and instructional materials. Carolina’s dedication to innovation, quality, and ethical sourcing has made them a go-to resource for schools, colleges, and independent learners.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 69 Reviews |

## Images

![Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture, Living - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+3P9mavvL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: About how large are they? What amount of magnification will be required to see them?**
A: I have ordered them 3 to 4 times now I think. In all but one of them they worked out very well. I believe the 10 times magnification works the best. If you go up to much they are hard to locate on the slide. The 4 time magnification you may be able to see them, but on the 10 times scale you can see their appendages. If you get a very good sample and have patience, you can magnify even more to be able to see them in even more detail. But most of my students would lose track of them. My best experience one of my students started screaming, "Oh my god I SEE THEM, they are moving, Oh My God Oh My God!!!!"

**Q: Hi I am interested in purchasing and I was wanting to know how it'll come packaged?**
A: It's been a while, so not sure --- I think it was a smallish clear plastic jar / vial with a screw top; all the tardigrades in the one vial, not crowded.  Instructions were provided for removing a few at a time with a wire loop.  In any case it was very satisfactory.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hundreds of Water Bears!
*by J***N on December 15, 2023*

I do not write many Amazon reviews, but I was so pleased with this live culture of moss piglets, that I wanted to tell others about it. The small jar contained hundreds, if not thousands, of tardigrades, alive and kicking around. They were easy to see under a good, high-school grade light microscope, plus they came with some good information in printed form. I think this live culture is well worth the price. Tardigrades can be hard to find on your own, but--once you see these--you'll know exactly what to look for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class pet: the Tardigrade
*by L***L on February 8, 2025*

After trying for 6 months, and failing, to find water bears in the wild, we ordered this live specimen. I honestly regret not purchasing them sooner. While hunting for tardigrades in the wild is fun, these specimen are delightful. So many tardigrades in just a couple drops of water. Easy to care for. Will be a delightful part of microscope studies for years to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As expected
*by S***Y on August 20, 2025*

Grand kids had fun with microscope

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*