Prepared Slides: The Wonderful World of a Drop of Water (10 Slides), Konus
Konus 04900 — The Wonderful World of a Drop of Water, 10 Slides
Konus 04900 is a set of 10 prepared microscope slides for exploring microscopic aquatic life. The collection includes diatoms, Euglena, Paramecium, small crustaceans and freshwater plankton, alongside sections of Hydra and Planaria. It provides a varied selection of specimens for biology lessons and independent microscopy without the need to collect or prepare water samples.
Included specimens
Diatoms — a variety of different forms.
Euglena — a green flagellate.
Paramecium — ciliates from a hay infusion.
Daphnia — water flea.
Cyclops — a copepod, whole mount.
Desmids — mixed specimens from the family Desmidiaceae.
Mixed freshwater plankton.
Hydra — cross-section of the body.
Planaria — cross-section of a flatworm’s body.
Bacteria from putrid water.
Specifications and packaging
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Konus |
| Product code | 04900 / 4900 |
| Series title | The Wonderful World of a Drop of Water |
| Number of slides | 10 |
| Specimen selection | Aquatic microorganisms, small crustaceans and animal tissue sections |
| Specimen descriptions | Individual description of each specimen in 8 languages |
| Additional information | Overview of all 34 thematic series in the Konus prepared slide range |
| Expert commentary | Introduction and commentary by a professor from a renowned university |
| Packaging | Practical presentation and storage box |
The set combines whole specimens, mixed samples and body sections, offering different views of aquatic organisms within a single collection. Each slide has an individual description to help identify the specimen being observed, while the storage box keeps the collection organised between sessions.
Order the Konus 04900 prepared microscope slide set from Professional Optics in Split, Croatia, with competitive prices and delivery across Europe.