Microbe Scavenger Hunt
Product Code : JA-ME-7150
The Microbe Scavenger Hunt (SKU JA-ME-7150) is a microbiology investigation kit in which students collect and identify micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi and protists, from water, air, soil and food. A ready-to-use growth gel needs no autoclaving or special equipment, so students can design their own sampling experiments. A dichotomous key, a dried pond-organism mix and a viewing guide are included. The kit is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
The kit uses a ready-to-use growth gel and includes a dichotomous key, a dried pond-organism mix and a viewing guide; class size and quantities are not given in the product data and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Microbe Scavenger Hunt |
| SKU | JA-ME-7150 |
| Product type | Microbiology investigation kit |
| Growth medium | Ready-to-use gel; no autoclaving or special equipment needed |
| Sampling | Water, air, soil and food |
| Organisms | Bacteria, fungi and protists |
| Also included | Dichotomous key to moulds, bacteria and protists; dried pond-organism mix (listed as Microlife Mix); guide to viewing techniques |
| Class size and quantities | Confirmed on the quotation |
Applications of the microbe scavenger hunt kit
The kit is used for student-designed investigations of where microbes live, from culturing samples on the gel to identifying them with the key.
- Environmental microbiology projects on water, air and soil
- Food hygiene lessons
- Identifying moulds, bacteria and protists with a dichotomous key
- Pond life study with the dried organism mix
- Science fair and project work
Scope of supply and ordering
Each order line covers the microbe scavenger hunt kit as described here. Details that the product data leaves open, and any accessories, spares or pack quantities, are set out on the quotation.
Lead time, MOQ and packing are confirmed per quotation for the ordered quantity and destination. Items can be supplied singly or in bulk for school and college laboratories, and tender orders are quoted item by item.
Frequently asked questions
Does the growth medium need an autoclave?
No. The gel is ready to use and needs no autoclaving or special equipment.
Which organisms can students find?
Bacteria, fungi and protists from water, air, soil and food, identified with the dichotomous key supplied.
Related products
- Introduction to Microbiology Kit
- Investigating Spontaneous Generation
- Gram Staining of Bacteria
- Bacteria Slide Set
See the wider microbiology equipment range for related laboratory items from JaincoLab.
Request a quote
Send an enquiry for the microbe scavenger hunt kit with the quantity and delivery destination using the JaincoLab contact page or by email to [email protected]. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
