Cell Division slide set of 9

Cell Division slide set of 9

Set of 9 microscope slides illustrating chromosome division in animal and plant cells:

• Locusta testis VS
• Rana ova various stages
• Lillium ovary meiosis
• Allium root apex LS mitosis
• Allium root tip squash preparation
• Mammal testis TS showing spermatogenesis
• Locusta testis squash showing meiosis
• Lillium anther three stages of development TS
• Insect salivary gland squash, acetic orcein, for giant chromosomes

Useful knowledge of Prepared microscope slides

C.S. = Cross Section: slide shows a thin section through the transverse plane of an organism or tissue.
L.S. = Longitudinal Section: slide shows a vertical section of the organism along the longest plane.
C.S. & L.S. = Cross Section and Longitudinal Section on the same slide for comparison
W.M. = Whole Mount: slide shows an entire organism or structure, as indicated, is preserved on the slide