About how large are they? What amount of magnification will be required to see them?

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!!!!"

Hi I am interested in purchasing and I was wanting to know how it'll come packaged?

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.

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

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

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🔬Microscope-ready specimen

🧬Active living culture

👩‍🏫Supports 30 students

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🔬 Discover resilience in motion – bring the microscopic marvel of water bears to your classroom!

MICROSCOPIC MARVELS - Explore the resilience of tardigrades under any standard microscope
CLASSROOM READY CULTURE - Sufficient for hands-on learning with up to 30 students
LIVE ACTIVE SPECIMENS - Delivered in an active state for immediate observation and study
TRUSTED SCIENCE RESOURCE - Backed by 95+ years of Carolina Biological’s educational expertise
RESILIENCE IN A PETRI DISH - Study famously hardy water bears known for surviving extreme conditions

The Carolina Water Bear Culture features live Hypsibius exemplaris tardigrades, supplied active and ready for microscopic study. Ideal for classrooms of up to 30 students, this culture offers a unique, hands-on educational experience showcasing one of nature’s most resilient organisms. Backed by over 95 years of Carolina Biological’s trusted science education expertise, it’s perfect for engaging lessons in biology and survival adaptation.

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ASIN	B0714JKV2Z
Best Sellers Rank	#101,213 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #140 in Science Classroom Specimens
Date First Available	May 22, 2017
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Carolina Biological Supply Company
Product Dimensions	2.2 x 2.2 x 1.9 inches

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