Hydra Slide
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11867
The StemAids Hydra Prepared Slide is a professionally mounted biological specimen engineered for the empirical study of freshwater cnidarians. This slide features a whole mount (W.M.) of a Hydra, capturing its unique radial symmetry, tentacle structure, and specialized stinging cells (nematocysts). Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is a foundational resource for University and Secondary Science laboratories to explore invertebrate zoology and asexual reproduction (budding).
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Specimen Type |
Whole Mount (W.M.) of Hydra viridissima or Hydra vulgaris |
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Primary Focus |
Hypostome, Gastrovascular cavity, Basal disc, and Tentacles |
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Staining Technique |
High-contrast Hematoxylin or Carmine (Differential) |
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Slide Material |
Premium optical-grade soda-lime glass (75mm×25mm) |
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Thickness |
1.0mm to 1.2mm with precision ground edges |
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Mounting Medium |
Permanent synthetic resin (DPX) for archival stability |
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Cover Slip |
Precision No. 1.5 glass (0.17mm) |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Prepared slides for educational use) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Zoological Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the Phylum Cnidaria and the tissue-level organization of diploblastic organisms.
- Structural Quantification: Enables the identification of specialized anatomy; learners apply medium to high-power magnification to observe the distribution of nematocysts (stinging cells) along the tentacles.
- Physiological Analysis: Supports the analysis of the "Body Plan"; students evaluate the gastrovascular cavity and the basal disc used for substrate attachment.
- Reproductive Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate asexual reproduction in real-world samples, identifying "buds" in various stages of development emerging from the parent body column.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade secure slide mailers. Each slide is individually indexed and cushioned to prevent mechanical fracture during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a biological datasheet.
- Durability: The specimen is chemically fixed and dehydrated, ensuring it remains color-fast and free from deterioration for decades when stored in standard laboratory conditions.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids Hydra Prepared Slide directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Specimen Orientation: We utilize proprietary fixation techniques to ensure the Hydra is mounted in an extended position, making the tentacles and hypostome clearly visible for study.
- Vivid Differential Staining: Direct oversight of the staining process ensures that the ectoderm and endoderm layers are sharply contrasted, facilitating easier identification of the mesoglea.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of single slides or bulk classroom sets (packs of 10/25/50) to support large-scale institutional requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Every slide is manually inspected by a biological technician to ensure the specimen is intact and free from artifacts or air bubbles in the mounting medium.