Microslide Pond life
Product Code : JC-AE-6709
The Microslide Pond life set (SKU JC-AE-6709) is a pond life microslide set of eight related 35 mm images photographed through a microscope, for use in a Microslide viewer. It shows Amoeba, Paramecium, algae, Volvox, Hydra, Daphnia, bladderwort and a fish-and-plants view, with arrows and callouts marking the key features and a text folder with questions for students. It is supplied by JaincoLab for school biology lessons on freshwater microorganisms.
Specifications
The set contains eight 35 mm microscope images of pond organisms at stated magnifications from 5x to 250x, with a text folder that has a pocket for storing the slides; the Microslide viewer is not listed as part of this item and is confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Microslide Pond life |
| SKU | JC-AE-6709 |
| Product type | Microslide set of 8 related 35 mm images for a Microslide viewer |
| Subject | Pond life |
| Images | Amoeba (250x), Paramecium (30x), fish and plants, algae (175x), Volvox (150x), Hydra (11x), Daphnia (10x), bladderwort (5x) |
| Also included | Text folder with a pocket for the Microslides |
| Viewer | Not listed as included; confirmed on the quotation |
Uses of the pond life microslide set
Teachers use the set so that every student can see the same labelled microscope views of pond organisms, before or instead of preparing live mounts.
- Introducing freshwater protozoa such as Amoeba and Paramecium
- Showing colonial algae such as Volvox
- Comparing Hydra and Daphnia at low magnification
- Discussing the carnivorous plant bladderwort
- Preparing students for pond-water microscopy practicals
Scope of supply and ordering
Supply covers the Microslide Pond life as listed above. Items not named in the table, as well as spares, accessories and quantities, are confirmed on the quotation before dispatch.
Packing, lead time and any minimum order are stated on the quotation once the quantity and destination are known. JaincoLab handles single orders, bulk supply for colleges and schools, and tender requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many images are in the set?
Eight related 35 mm images, from Amoeba at 250x to bladderwort at 5x.
Is a viewer included?
The product data lists the images and text folder only; a Microslide viewer, if needed, is confirmed on the quotation.
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Request a quote
Request pricing for the Microslide Pond life (SKU JC-AE-6709) through the JaincoLab contact page, stating the number of units and where they are to be delivered, or write to [email protected]. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
