Microscope slides are typically made of glass or clear plastic, providing a flat surface for placing specimens. Coverslips, which are thin pieces of glass or plastic, are used to cover the specimen on the slide, protecting it and allowing for clearer viewing under a microscope. Both materials are chosen for their optical clarity and ability to withstand the conditions of microscopy.
The slides are usually made of thin glass and can break very easily.
Wet mount slides are temporary preparations that involve placing a specimen in a drop of liquid, usually water, and covering it with a coverslip, allowing for observation of living organisms or dynamic processes. In contrast, prepared slides are permanent mounts where specimens are treated, stained, and sealed between a slide and coverslip, providing a stable and often more detailed view of the specimen's structure. Wet mounts are typically used for observing live specimens, while prepared slides are ideal for detailed anatomical studies.
coverslip use to see the tiny objects.
I'm assuming you mean the "glass sheet" that you place below the lens with a sample on it is called a glass slide: COVERSLIP!
I would prefer a glass coverslip for this specimen, please.
A coverslip is used for expirements so you dony have to make a mess on the tables
A coverslip goes on top of a slide to trap the matter being viewed.
Coverslip keeps the sample uniform and does not let it spill and have many irregularities.
You can add small amounts of water without removing the coverslip. To do this, place a single drop of water on one end of the coverslip and draw the water under the coverslip by placing a piece of paper towel on the opposite end of the coverslip. :D
Dehydrating the slides helps to remove excess water, which can cause distortion of tissue and artifacts during the mounting process. Removing water also allows for better adhesion of the coverslip to the slide, ensuring that the specimen stays in place and is preserved for longer periods.
-->coverslip/cover glass-used to hold objects for examination under a microscope .
On top of the Microscope slide, the specimen you wish to examine is place and then water and a coverslip is placed on top of that. Other things may be added depending on the speciment you wish to examine such as stainers like Iodine.