Konus Prepared Slides: World In A Drop Of Water
Konus brand "World in a Drop of Water" prepared slides offer a fascinating and detailed view of the microcosm contained in a single drop of water. These slides are specially prepared to allow microscopic observation of microorganisms and particles in water.
Each slide presents a different specimen, allowing a variety of organisms and microscopic structures that inhabit water to be explored. Some examples of samples that could be included in the prepared "World in a Drop of Water" slides are:
- Plankton: Planktonic microorganisms such as algae, protozoa and small aquatic organisms.
- Bacteria: Different types of bacteria found in water.
- Ciliated microorganisms: Single-celled organisms equipped with mobile cilia for movement.
- Algae: Various species of aquatic algae, which may include diatoms, chlorophytes, cyanobacteria, etc.
- Protozoa: Single-celled organisms, such as amoebae, paramecium, euglenophytes, etc.
- Rotifers: Small microscopic animals that inhabit fresh and marine water.
- Water bowls: Samples of standing water containing organisms such as insect larvae, water fleas, etc.
- Water spherules: Spherical microorganisms found in aquatic environments.
- Plastids: Structures within plant cells that contain photosynthetic pigments.
- Sediment and debris: Solid particles in the water, such as sand, mud, leaf fragments, etc.
Each prepared slide offers a close-up view of these tiny creatures and structures, allowing you to appreciate the diversity and beauty of the microscopic world found in a drop of water. These slides are ideal for biology enthusiasts, students, and those wishing to explore the aquatic microcosm.
This article can be found at pg. 209 Of our primary and secondary catalog
