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A dissecting microscope is an instrument used in examining small parts of animals or plants. It is characterized as having a low magnification power of 50x. It can accommodate objects having three dimensions. The most basic parts of a dissecting microscope include its tube, arm, ocular head, focusing knob, zoom knob, right and left ocular, […]

There are several uses for a dissecting microscope, although it is often found in middle and high school laboratories because of its function in medical and biological applications.  However, the low magnification common in dissecting microscopes make them the best choice for crafts such as watch making and for industrial uses such as building and […]

Dissecting microscopes are not limited to laboratories for performing dissections and viewing dissected samples.  They actually have a variety of uses for different fields.  Aside from viewing whole subjects like insects, small reptiles and amphibians, plants and plant parts, they can also be set up for viewing solid materials like rocks and minerals.  They are […]

Most middle and high school students have probably encountered the dissecting microscope in their school laboratories.  This is one of the most commonly used types of microscopy within the educational setting and is often a tool to introduce nature to students and hobbyists.  The dissecting microscope is also a favorite with biologists and naturalists because […]