Microscope Slide Specimens for Educational Purpose
Prepared biological slide sets for science education and laboratory training
This page lists educational prepared microscope slide specimens for plant, animal, microbiology, plankton, bacteria, pollen and physiological tissue observation. These slide sets are suitable for classroom demonstrations, student practice and introductory biological microscopy.
- Prepared Slides
- Biology Education
- Plant & Animal
- Microbiology
- Microscopy
Educational Prepared Slide Specimen Lineup
Each set contains prepared glass slide specimens supplied in a paulownia or plastic storage box. The lineup covers frequently used educational samples for biological microscopy, from basic plant and animal structures to microorganisms, pollen and physiological tissue specimens.
Plant & Animal Sets
Basic 10- and 20-type sets for comparing plant structures, insect parts and animal tissue samples.
Microbiology Sets
Prepared slides for microorganisms, plankton and bacteria used in introductory biological observation.
Tissue & Pollen Sets
Specialized sets for pollen observation and physiological tissue study.
Plant and Animal Prepared Slide Sets



| Code | Item | Representative Specimens | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP11 | Plant & Animal, 10 Types P5+A5 | Leaf surface, leaf cross-section, pollen, butterfly scales, insect trachea, fly mouth organ and related educational specimens. | US$ 65 |
| SB11 | Plant, 10 Types | Leaf surface, leaf cross-section, balsam stem cross-section, spores, pollen and other plant specimens. | US$ 53 |
| SZ11 | Animal, 10 Types | Butterfly scales, insect trachea, stinger, fly head, Drosophila, blood cells*, striated muscle*, small intestine*, etc. * Representative specimens from animals such as rats. | US$ 72 |
| SP12 | Plant & Animal, 20 Types P10+A10 | Leaf surface, leaf cross section, pollen, stem cross section, spores, butterfly scales, insect trachea, fly head, Drosophila, striated muscle, etc. | US$ 121 |
| SB12 | Plant, 20 Types | Leaf surfaces and cross-sections, monocot and dicot stems, gymnosperm stem cross-sections, fern spores, morning glory pollen, cedar pollen, pollen tubes, ligulate flowers and scale hairs. | US$ 105 |
| SZ12 | Animal, 20 Types | Amoeba, Vorticella, worms, compound eyes of flies, mosquito heads, sea cucumber bone fragments, slug section, frog blood cells, rat blood cells and other animal specimens. | US$ 107 |
Microbiology, Pollen and Tissue Prepared Slide Sets

| Code | Item | Representative Specimens | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM11 | Microbiology, 10 Types | Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, Vorticella, Chlorella, yeast and other microbiology specimens. | US$ 65 |
| SP21 | Plankton, 10 Types | Closterium, diatoms, Daphnia, Cyclops, crab larvae and other plankton specimens for aquatic observation. | US$ 86 |
| SB21 | Bacteria, 8 Types | Prepared bacteria specimens such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, tuberculosis bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli. | US$ 63 |
| SP31 | Pollen, 10 Types | Wind-borne pollen such as pine, rice, corn and cedar; insect-pollinated pollen such as pumpkin, lily, morning glory and balsam; plus pollen tube specimens. | US$ 48 |
| SP41 | Physiological Tissue, 10 Types | Striated muscle, smooth muscle, cartilage, small intestine, cerebrum, stomach wall, lung, liver, kidney, human blood cells and similar physiological tissue specimens. | US$ 65 |
Important Notes
Specimen contents may vary. All prepared slide specimens handled by Mecan USA are collected and prepared by skilled workers. Because of collection conditions, seasonal availability and material conditions, the exact contents or materials may change without prior notice.
These sets are intended for educational observation and microscopy. When selecting a set, please consider the microscope type, objective magnification, observation purpose and the age or experience level of the users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are educational prepared microscope slide specimens used for?
Educational prepared microscope slide specimens are used for biological microscopy in science classes, student training, laboratory demonstrations and introductory observation of plant, animal, microbiology and tissue samples.
Are the slide specimen contents always exactly the same?
The slide specimens are hand-collected and hand-prepared. Because of collection conditions and seasonal availability, specimen contents or materials may change without prior notice.
What type of microscope are these specimens for?
These educational prepared slide specimens are intended for biological microscopy. Please consider the microscope type, objective magnification, and observation purpose when selecting a set.