Arcella Vulgaris under the Microscope
Arcella Vulgaris is a Testate Amoeba that has loose pseudopodia protruding out of the pseudochitin shell. This video shows the Arcella Vulgaris producing Carbon Dioxide vesicles to create buoyancy....
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Comparator Reticles
Microscope comparator reticles for use in a biological or stereo microscope are available in full 360°, half comparators (180°), and comparators for specific objectives (1x, 2x, 3x). The microscope...
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Best Cordless Field Microscopes
We reviewed many cordless microscopes and below have listed the best cordless field microscope options.Best Cordless Kids MicroscopeThe Richter Optica F1 kids microscope is hands down the best option...
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Earth Day under the Microscope
Today in honor of Earth Day, we have decided to share some of our favorite "earth" microscopy images. Enjoy!Tremolite under a polarizing microscope.Tremolite is a mineral that forms from metamorphism...
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Geology Microscope Images
The thin sections of rock shown below were captured using the Fein Optic RB40 polarizing microscope. All images on this page were captured using the DCM3.1 microscope camera (3 megapixels).Geology thin...
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Diadema Larvae Under the Microscope
The microscope image below is of a 13-day-old Diadema larvae. Diadema larvae are an interesting sea urchin larvae. Two of the spines that are typical of other sea urchin larvae actually grow into...
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Protozoans under the Microscope
The protozoan shown below is Actinosphaerium sp. This protozoan adjusted itself on the surface of a shell of a freshwater gastropod. The Actinosphaerium sp. is a kind of Amoeba with a needle like...
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Microscope Mechanical Stages
Microscopes often have a built-in mechanical stage, while others have the option to add a mechanical stage. A microscope mechanical stage allows the user to maneuver the samples under the microscope...
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Toolmaker's Microscopes
Toolmaker's microscopes are used for inspection and measurement of machined parts. The toolmaker's microscope is typically used in the quality control process when precise measurements are...
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Microscope Troubleshooting
Getting a microscope to work can be frustrating. Below are a few pointers on how to troubleshoot some areas that might be causing you microscopy grief.The Microscope Won't FocusMicroscope CondenserIf...
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Kids Science Project: Boiling Water
Ever wonder how much bacteria is killed by boiling water? This is great science project that will help you answer this question!Science Project SuppliesKids biological microscope (with 400x...
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Richter Optica S6.7 Stereo Zoom Microscopes
Richter Optica has updated the S6.6 stereo zoom microscope to the S6.7 stereo zoom microscope. This new stereo microscope release includes many of the same features from the S6.6 stereo microscope with...
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How Does a Light Microscope Work?
Ever wonder how a light microscope (also known as a compound microscope or biological microscope) works? This article explains in detail how a light microscope works.A compound light microscope gathers...
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Mitutoyo Objectives and Microscopes
Microscope World is proud to carry the entire Mitutoyo line including objective lenses, toolmaker microscopes, profile projectors, hardness testers, calipers, micrometers, etc. Mitutoyo microscopes and...
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Kids Science Project: Bottled Water versus Tap Water
Ever wonder if bottled water is cleaner than the tap water from your home? This is a great experiment that can help you find out!Science Supplies Needed for Science Project: Biological Microscope with...
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Birth Control Pill Under the Microscope
Ever wonder what the birth control pill looks like under the microscope? Maurice Mikkers started his career in laboratory research where he worked in the Netherlands for the National Institute for...
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Bacillus Subtilis under the Microscope
Bacillus Subtilis is also known as hay bacillus or grass bacillus. It is a gram-positive bacterium found in soil and the GI tract of ruminants and humans. Bacillus subtilis is rod-shaped and typically...
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Measuring Calipers
Microscope World now offers measuring calipers for measuring a variety of inside and outside diameters on tubes, pipes, metal fabrication and industrial manufacturing. The calipers are available in...
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Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete Microscopes
Petrographic examination of aggregates for concrete, mortars, and building stones can help determine if the concrete cured correctly, of if there is any evidence of degradation. Concrete and aggregate...
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