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 Critter Highlight - Guppies (Poecilia reticulata)
The guppy is one of the world's most widely distributed tropical fish and one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species.
They are highly adaptable and thrive in many different environmental and ecological conditions. Male guppies, which are smaller than females, have ornamental caudal and dorsal fins, while females are duller.
Wild guppies generally feed on a variety of food sources, including algae and aquatic insect larvae.
Here are a few interesting facts about Guppies:
- Guppies are highly prolific livebearers. The gestation period of a guppy is typically 21–30 days, varying considerably.
- They tend to be more abundant in smaller streams and ponds than in large, deep, or fast-flowing rivers.
- The size of guppies varies, but males are typically 1.5 cm-3.5 cm long, while females are 3-6 cm long.
- Guppies are well-developed and capable of independent existence without further parental care by the time they are born. Young guppies school together and perform antipredator tactics.
For more information about this and other animals, click on this student safe resource.
These cute little swimmers are available through the Living Science Material Center Co-Op page to study and keep as classroom pets.
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About Living Science
Our goal is to positively impact classroom curriculum through high quality materials and customer service.
For PUBLIC and PRIVATE/CHARTER school districts that have joined our CO-OP PROGRAM, the Living Science Center provides a variety of materials such as living organisms and non-living items giving teachers the ability to integrate into their lessons creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for students.
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Living Science Shade House & Greenhouse
The Living Science Shade House is located behind building 2. The focal point of the Shade House is the Turtle Pond which is the home to over 40 Red Slider Turtles. These turtles are checked out on a 2 week basis to those schools which are members of our CO-OP PROGRAM.
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Next to the Turtle Pond is the Greenhouse. Here we house various plants which we provide to our clients. They include Geraniums, Begonias, and two varieties of Coleus.
Available Materials
 Orders must be placed ONLINE before 3 p.m., 48 hours prior to delivery or 24 hours prior to pickup.
Labor Day, September 2
Thanksgiving, November 27-29
Winter Break, December 23-January 3
M.L. King Day, January 20
Spring Break, March 10-14
Good Friday, April 18
Battle of Flowers, May 2
Memorial Day, May 26
Independence Day, July 4
Holiday Cut Off Dates Reminder
End of Year (Summer Break)
The last day to order any 2 week check out for any item before End of Year will be Friday, May 9, 2025
UPCOMING CENTER TRAINING
SAVE THE DATES!
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SESSION #106053
BEYOND THE LETTERS:
DYSLEXIA CONFERENCE
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SESSION #102681
LUNCH & LEARN: MATH ATTACK!
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SESSION #109271
TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY
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SESSION #110383
NATURE RETREAT:
TRANSFORM INDOOR LESSONS TO OUTDOOR
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SESSION #101716
MASTERING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
SOCIAL STUDIES & FINE ARTS
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SESSION #100258
IGNITE CONFERENCE 2025
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Deliveries & Returns Information
Living materials are delivered within Region 20 by the ESC-20 Living Science Van on a weekly basis. Non Region 20 schools should check with their Regional Service Centers for delivery schedule.
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