Variation and Evolution Fossil
Product Code : JA-FE-7266
Variation and Evolution Fossil (SKU JA-FE-7266) introduces intraspecific and interspecific variation using 50 fossil brachiopods embedded in reproduction plastic rocks. Students measure the internal and external dimensions of the shells with the calipers and rulers provided and compare their data. A teacher's guide and reproduction rock formations are included. This variation and evolution fossil activity is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
The activity combines real fossil brachiopods set in plastic rock with calipers, rulers and a teacher's guide. The teacher's guide explains how to organise the measurements and analyse them.
| Product | Variation and Evolution Fossil |
| SKU | JA-FE-7266 |
| Specimens | 50 fossil brachiopods embedded in reproduction plastic rocks |
| Tools | Calipers and rulers |
| Also included | Reproduction rock formations and teacher's guide |
| Topic | Intraspecific and interspecific variation |
Uses of the variation and evolution fossil activity
Measuring many shells turns variation from an idea into data students collect themselves.
- Measuring and graphing variation within one species
- Comparing variation between species
- Linking variation to natural selection
- Practising caliper measurement
- Discussing why fossils of one species differ in size and shape
Scope of supply and ordering
The activity is supplied with the embedded brachiopods, calipers, rulers, reproduction rock formations and teacher's guide. Packing, lead time and the quantity per order are agreed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How many fossils are included?
50 fossil brachiopods, embedded in reproduction plastic rocks.
What do students measure?
The internal and external dimensions of the brachiopod shells, using calipers and rulers.
Related products
- Basic Fossil Set
- Advanced Fossil Collection
- Life on Earth a Fossil History
- Earth History Fossil Reproductions Model
Related items are grouped in the JaincoLab fossil equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the variation and evolution fossil activity, send the SKU JA-FE-7266, the quantity and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
