Dissecting Microscope
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Product Code : SCL-MA-12266
Quick Answer: The Dissecting Microscope is a low-power microscope for viewing whole biological specimens, surface details and dissection material without preparing thin slides.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Low magnification for larger, opaque or three-dimensional specimens.
- Whole specimens can be viewed without thin sections.
- Used for dissection, specimen sorting, botany and zoology practicals.
- Supports hand-eye coordination during dissection.
- Individual unit for school and college laboratories.
About This Product
The specimen is placed on the stage and, if the model has illumination, the light source or mirror is adjusted. Students look through the eyepiece, turn the focus knob slowly and move the specimen gently until the needed surface detail appears, then record it in labelled diagrams. Insects, leaves, seeds, flowers and small organisms are typical subjects, handled with forceps or proper dissection tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does it differ from a compound microscope?
A dissecting microscope is generally used for larger opaque or three-dimensional specimens that do not need very high magnification, so whole specimens can be viewed without preparing thin slides.
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