Hydra Slide Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-PS-12257
The Hydra Slide is a prepared microscope slide used for observing the whole mount structure of Hydra under a compound microscope. It is designed for school biology laboratories, colleges, microscopy classrooms, teachers, students, and educational suppliers teaching Animalia, simple body organisation, and freshwater invertebrate structure.
Product Description
The Hydra Slide by School Equipments shows a whole mount of Hydra that has been carefully extended and stained. Hydra is a simple freshwater animal commonly used in biology teaching to demonstrate body symmetry, tentacles, body column, gastrovascular cavity, and basic animal organisation.
This slide is supplied as an individual prepared microscope slide for classroom observation and practical record work. The verified product data lists the mount as Hydra W.M., the staining method as Acetic Alum Carmine, and the slide type as Animalia.
Key Features
- Prepared microscope slide for observing whole mount Hydra structure.
- Shows carefully extended Hydra for classroom microscopy study.
- Acetic Alum Carmine staining supports clear specimen observation.
- Individual slide format is suitable for school and college biology practicals.
- Useful for teaching Animalia, freshwater invertebrates, and simple animal organisation.
- Compatible with standard compound microscopes used in biology laboratories.
- Supports student drawing, labelling, comparison, and practical notebook work.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Product Name |
Hydra Slide |
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Verified Product Title |
Prepared Microscope Slide - Hydra W.M. |
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Brand |
School Equipments |
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Product Category |
Prepared Microscope Slide / Zoology Slide / Animalia Teaching Slide |
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Primary Keyword |
Hydra Slide |
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Secondary Keywords |
Hydra W.M. slide, Hydra whole mount slide, prepared microscope slide Hydra, zoology prepared slide, Animalia slide, school biology slide, Hydra microscope slide, freshwater animal slide |
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Intended Users |
Schools, biology teachers, students, colleges, microscopy laboratories, lab technicians, and educational distributors |
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Capacity / Pack Size |
Individual slide |
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Specimen |
Hydra |
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Mount Type |
Whole Mount (W.M.) |
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Slide Type / Kingdom |
Animalia |
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Staining |
Acetic Alum Carmine |
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Standards or Certifications |
Not specified |
What's Included in the Kit
- 1 prepared microscope slide of Hydra W.M.
- Slide label
- Protective slide packing
Applications / Uses
- Teaching Hydra as a simple freshwater animal under Animalia.
- Observing body column, tentacles, and general external structure.
- Supporting lessons on simple body organisation and invertebrate morphology.
- Used with Prepared Slides for wider zoology microscopy study.
- Useful alongside Hydra Budding W.M., Hydra General Structure L.S., and Microscopes & Accessories.
How to Use the Hydra Slide
- Hold the slide by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the specimen area.
- Place the slide on the microscope stage and secure it with the stage clips.
- Start with low magnification to locate the whole mount Hydra.
- Increase magnification gradually to observe tentacles and body structure.
- Adjust light and focus carefully for clear viewing of stained details.
- Record observations using labelled diagrams and practical notes.
Safety note: This is a prepared educational slide. Do not open, scrape, heat, or chemically treat the mounted specimen. Handle glass slides carefully to prevent breakage.
Care & Maintenance
- Clean only the outer slide surface with lens tissue or a soft dry cloth.
- Store the slide in a slide box after use to prevent dust and damage.
- Keep away from moisture, solvents, direct sunlight, and high heat.
- Dispose of broken glass slides according to laboratory safety rules.
Why Choose School Equipments
School Equipments supplies prepared slides, microscopes, biology laboratory equipment, dissection tools, anatomy models, science kits, mathematics kits, and STEM learning aids for educational institutions. The brand supports school and college laboratories with practical teaching products for biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and general science. Its catalogue is suitable for classroom teaching, institutional procurement, and educational export supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hydra Slide used for?
A Hydra Slide is used to observe the whole mount structure of Hydra under a microscope. It helps students study simple animal organisation and freshwater invertebrate morphology.
What type of mount is this slide?
This is a whole mount slide, abbreviated W.M. Whole mount preparation allows students to observe the overall body structure of the organism.
Which stain is used in the Hydra Slide?
The verified staining method for this Hydra W.M. slide is Acetic Alum Carmine.
Is this slide suitable for school biology labs?
Yes. It is suitable for school biology laboratories, college practical rooms, and teacher-led microscopy demonstrations.
What kingdom does Hydra belong to on this slide listing?
The verified slide type or kingdom listed for this product is Animalia.
Can it be used with standard microscopes?
Yes. The slide can be used with standard compound microscopes for supervised classroom observation.
For more microscope-ready biology resources, explore the Prepared Slides category from School Equipments.
