Posted by pwalter on 09-10-2009 21:22
#1
Does anyone have any info on how to make microscope-preparations from Turbellarians? Thanks!
Posted by Kahis on 09-10-2009 22:21
#2
Of course I do. Who doesnt :)
The answer depends on the indended use. For identification "it is necessary to have a combination of drawings or photographs and notes from life, a whole mount where possible, and sections for anatomical reconsitruction"
"fixation for light microscopy is achieved with most standard fixatives. Fr large worms formalin (around 8% by volume) is suitable.
"for most microturbellarians there is little point in making whole mounts except to preserve and reveal hard structures for fixation often renders most anatomical details unobservable"
Quotes from Higgings & Thiel, "Introduction to the Study of Meiofauna".
Edited by Kahis on 09-10-2009 22:28
Posted by pwalter on 09-10-2009 22:54
#3
Thank You a lot! I have 5-7 mm long ones, so largers. Do You know what to do with them after fromalin? Can I mount them on slide?