Hydra

Synopsis

Using microphotographs and superimposed diagrams, the film explains the structure of hydra; the nematocysts, nerve net, mesogloea and symbiotic algae; the muscle cells; methods of regeneration and nutrition; some parasites; and reproduction.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 19 min.

Year of production

1936

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

hydra

Credits

Director

H R Huxley; Julian Huxley

Production Company

Name

G B Instructional

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.