Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Contour Feather
Quantity/Pack Size – 1 Slide
Form – Mounted Slide
Grade – Laboratory Grade
Application – Microscopic study of feather anatomy, barbs, barbules, and rachis structure
Product Overview
The Contour Feather slide provides a high-quality laboratory-grade preparation of an avian feather, showcasing the intricate structural details essential for detailed microscopic study. The slide captures the feather’s central rachis, lateral barbs, and connecting barbules, highlighting the organization and arrangement critical to understanding feather morphology. Prepared under controlled laboratory conditions, the slide ensures the specimen is securely mounted and preserves the feather’s natural structure, offering excellent clarity and contrast under optical microscopes. The staining and mounting processes enhance visibility of fine structures without altering their natural form, allowing consistent observation over multiple sessions. Each slide undergoes quality checks to guarantee proper alignment, staining, and tissue integrity. The preparation emphasizes structural features such as the central shaft, interlocking barbules, and the overall symmetry of the feather, facilitating comprehensive exploration of avian integumentary anatomy. Its durable construction allows repeated use in laboratory environments, making it ideal for thorough microscopic analysis. This slide provides a precise representation of contour feather anatomy for in-depth examination and long-term study, offering both clarity and structural fidelity for research purposes.
1. What structures of the feather are visible on this slide?
The slide displays the rachis, barbs, and interlocking barbules with clear structural details.
2. Is the Contour Feather slide compatible with standard microscopes?
Yes, it is fully compatible with conventional optical microscopes for detailed avian study.
3. Are there alternative feather slides for comparison?
Yes, alternatives include Flight Feather and Down Feather slides for comparative morphological study.
4. How should this slide be stored to maintain quality?
Store in a dry, dust-free environment away from direct sunlight to preserve specimen clarity and mounting integrity.
5. Where are the feathers sourced from for this slide?
Feathers are collected from controlled avian sources and processed under strict laboratory protocols to ensure quality and accuracy.
