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ERIC Number: EJ473433
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
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Rearing and Maintaining Midge Cultures (Chironomus tentans) for Laboratory Studies.
Hein, John; Mahadeva, Madhu N.
American Biology Teacher, v54 n4 p236-41 Apr 1992
The life history of the Chironomus tentans can be observed in easily established and maintained laboratory cultures. Projects for the classroom include observing hydration of an egg mass; embryonic development, hatching and larval feeding; larval activity; and mating activity. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Entomology, Higher Education, Insects, Laboratory Procedures, Observation, Reproduction (Biology), Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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