For a class of 30. Developed by Donna Bozzone, Saint Michael's College. Students culture Dictyostelium and other social amoebae and use them to investigate a number of basic ecological problems. How do different species share or compete for resources to permit survival? How do social amoebae partition their niches? Do different species have different food preferences? Do different mating strains influence each other's feeding? Includes teacher instructions and suggestions for further inquiry. Kit contains coupon for prepaid delivery of perishable materials. Return coupon at least 2 weeks prior to requested delivery date to ensure prompt arrival of materials.