A dissecting microscope, also known as a stereo microscope, is a microscope that produces a 3D magnified view of a specimen or sample. It is used in laboratories to study larger specimens and three-dimensional objects, and to perform dissection.
Here are some features of a dissecting microscope:
- Magnification: A dissecting microscope has a maximum magnification of 100x.
- Image: It produces a 3D image.
- Light source: It uses incident light illumination, which is light reflected off the sample’s surface.
- Uses: It can be used to study external features of an object, examine structures that are difficult to mount on flat slides, and observe larger live animals.
- Comparison to compound microscope: A dissecting microscope has a lower magnification than a compound microscope.
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