Small Organisms Prepared Slide
Product Code : JC-PS-8156
The Small Organisms Prepared Slide set (SKU JC-PS-8156) has 15 labelled glass slides of small animals and animal parts, stored in a slotted plastic case. It covers insects such as the aphid, mosquito larva and honey bee, freshwater organisms such as Daphnia, Hydra and Planaria, and single-celled life including dividing Paramecium. These small organisms prepared slides are supplied by JaincoLab for school biology and introductory zoology classes.
Specifications
There are 15 glass slides, each labelled; w.m. marks a whole mount and sec. a section.
| Product | Small Organisms Prepared Slide |
| SKU | JC-PS-8156 |
| Number of slides | 15 |
| Slides | Glass, labelled |
| Storage | Slotted plastic case |
| Specimens | Butterfly mouth parts (w.m.); house fly wing (w.m.); honey bee mouth parts (w.m.); Planaria (w.m.); Daphnia (w.m.); Trichuris trichiura (w.m.); single cell zoo (w.m.); bird feather; Hydra (w.m.); bee leg (w.m.); Aphis (w.m.); insect compound eye (sec.); Paramecium division (w.m.); mosquito larva (w.m.); fish scale |
Uses of the small organisms prepared slides
Most slides are whole mounts, so students see the complete organism or part and can relate its structure to how it feeds, moves or senses.
- Comparing insect mouth parts of the butterfly and honey bee
- Studying the house fly wing, bee leg and insect compound eye
- Observing freshwater organisms: Daphnia, Hydra and Planaria
- Seeing Paramecium in division and a mixed single cell zoo
Scope of supply and ordering
Supply is the 15 labelled glass slides named above in a slotted plastic case. Lead time and packing depend on the order size and are confirmed when we quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which insect specimens are included?
Butterfly and honey bee mouth parts, a house fly wing, a bee leg, Aphis, an insect compound eye section and a mosquito larva.
Is there a parasitic worm slide?
Yes, a whole mount of Trichuris trichiura.
What does w.m. mean on the labels?
It stands for whole mount, meaning the whole specimen is mounted on the slide.
Related products
- Insect Parts Prepared Slide
- Water Life Prepared Slide
- Microbial World Prepared Slide
- Animal Prepared Slide
The prepared slides range lists further items of this kind.
Request a quote
Use the contact page to ask for a quotation on the small organisms prepared slide set, giving the SKU JC-PS-8156 and the quantity. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
