Pyrocystis lunula is a bioluminescent alga with crescent-shaped cell morphology of 0.15 mm in length. During the night, cells produce blue light when shaken or disturbed. The lifespan of each flask of algae is approximately 1 month from date of purchase, and can be extended by periodic addition of growth medium. Each flask of algae contains tens of thousands of cells which bioluminesce in response to mechanical stimuli.

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls a flask of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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Pyrocystis noctiluca is a large bioluminescent alga with globose cell morphology. The spherical cells of P. noctiluca have a diameter in excess of 0.2 mm. During the night, cells produce potent blue light when shaken or disturbed. The lifespan of each flask of algae is approximately 1 month from date of purchase, and can be extended by periodic addition of growth medium. Each flask of algae contains tens of thousands of cells which bioluminesce in response to mechanical stimuli.

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls a flask of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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Pyrocystis fusiformis is a large bioluminescent alga with fusiform cell morphology. Compared to other species, Pyrocystis fusiformis is the largest of its genus. During the night, cells produce potent blue light when shaken or disturbed. The lifespan of each flask of algae is approximately 1 month from date of purchase, and can be extended by periodic addition of growth medium. Each flask of algae contains tens of thousands of cells which bioluminesce in response to mechanical stimuli.

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls a flask of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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The Deluxe Pyrocystis species Culturing Kit is ideal for beginners and contains the materials necessary to grow your own algae¹.
Kit Contents

• 250 mL living culture of Pyrocystis fusiformis in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 250 mL living culture of Pyrocystis noctiluca in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 250 mL living culture of Pyrocystis lunula in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 1000 mL of Sterile L1 Algal Growth Medium in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 3 Sterile Nalgene™ PETG Erlenmeyer Flasks (500 mL Capacity Each) with 0.2 µm Vented Closures
• 3 Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipettes (1 mL Capacity Each)
• 3 Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipettes (3 mL Capacity Each)
• Product Instruction Sheet

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls an erlenmeyer flask (included with kit purchase) of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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The Pyrocystis lunula Culturing Kit is ideal for beginners and contains the materials necessary to grow your own algae¹.
Kit Contents

• 250 mL living culture of Pyrocystis lunula in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 500 mL of Sterile L1 Algal Growth Medium in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• Sterile Nalgene™ PETG Erlenmeyer Flask (500 mL Capacity) with 0.2 µm Vented Closure
• Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipette (1 mL Capacity)
• Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipette (3 mL Capacity)
• Product Instruction Sheet

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls an erlenmeyer flask (included with kit purchase) of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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The Pyrocystis noctiluca Culturing Kit is ideal for beginners and contains the materials necessary to grow your own algae¹.
Kit Contents

• 250 mL living culture of Pyrocystis noctiluca in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• 500 mL of Sterile L1 Algal Growth Medium in a Nalgene™ PET Square Bottle
• Sterile Nalgene™ PETG Erlenmeyer Flask (500 mL Capacity) with 0.2 µm Vented Closure
• Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipette (1 mL Capacity)
• Sterile Graduated Transfer Pipette (3 mL Capacity)
• Product Instruction Sheet

Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodríguez swirls an erlenmeyer flask (included with kit purchase) of bioluminescent dinoflagellates.

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