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Agaricus
Agaricus (Product Code: SCL462/0184) is a specimen of Agaricus, the genus of gilled mushrooms that includes the cultivated button mushroom, presented in a glass specimen jar and used to teach the fungal fruiting body in biology and botany laboratories. Students can examine a real mushroom and connect its visible parts to the spore-producing structures they learn about in class. The specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for schools and colleges building a lab specimen collection.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Biological specimen (fungus) |
| Specimen | Agaricus, a gilled mushroom (basidiomycete) |
| Supplied in | Glass specimen jar |
| Purpose | Laboratory study and display of a fungal fruiting body |
| Suitable for | Fungi and classification lessons in schools and colleges |
| Product code | SCL462/0184 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Agaricus Specimen Used For?
It is used to show that the visible mushroom is only the reproductive part of the fungus — the fruiting body, or basidiocarp — while most of the organism lives as a network of hyphae in soil or compost. Using the jar, students identify the cap (pileus), the stalk (stipe), the ring (annulus) where present, and the gills (lamellae) on the underside of the cap. The gills carry the basidia that produce basidiospores, which is why Agaricus is the standard textbook example of the club fungi.
A productive practical pairs the jar with Rhizopus and Yeast slides, so the class meets a mould, a single-celled fungus and a mushroom in one session and can discuss what unites them as fungi. The specimen is also a good starting point for talking about edible and poisonous mushrooms, with the clear message that wild mushrooms should never be eaten without expert identification. Stored upright and out of strong light, the jar remains a convenient reference item for the fungal kingdom.
Supplier
The Agaricus specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades under the name ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources specimens, slides and charts for fungi lessons so that a department can cover the topic with one order, and it quotes for customers in India and international markets. Read about the company on our company profile.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that build a complete fungi lesson around this specimen:
- Fungi (Agaricus) — a wall chart on the same fungus for labelling practice
- Rhizopus — a microscope slide of bread mould, for comparing a mould with a mushroom
- Yeast — a slide of single-celled fungi to complete the range of fungal forms
- Lichen (Foliose) — a jar specimen showing a partnership between a fungus and an alga
- Stereo Microscope — for examining the gill surfaces of fresh mushrooms bought for class
Explore more specimens, slides and charts in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which parts of the mushroom can students see in the Agaricus jar?
Students can usually see the cap, stalk and gills of the Agaricus specimen, plus the ring where one is present. The exact view depends on the individual specimen and how it sits in the jar, so turning the jar slowly helps everyone find each part.
Is the Agaricus specimen the same product as Fungi (Agaricus)?
No. The Agaricus specimen (SCL462/0184) is a real mushroom in a glass specimen jar, while Fungi (Agaricus) is a separate wall chart in our Biology Lab range. Many teachers order both so students can label the chart from the specimen.
Are the jar size and preserving method of the Agaricus specimen specified?
Neither the jar size nor the preserving method of the Agaricus specimen is stated in our listing. If you have storage-space or safety requirements, confirm them with us before ordering and we will check the batch you are quoted.
Can spores be seen through the Agaricus jar?
No. Spores are microscopic, so they cannot be seen on the Agaricus specimen through the glass. For a spore activity, place the cap of a fresh shop-bought mushroom gill-side down on paper overnight to make a spore print.
Who supplies the Agaricus specimen?
The Agaricus specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources the jar specimen for schools, colleges, institutions and dealers, and can quote it with fungus slides and charts on one quotation.
How do we get an institutional quotation for the Agaricus specimen?
Send the code SCL462/0184, the number of Agaricus jars and your delivery location through the contact page or enquiry cart. ScienceLab supplies schools and colleges in India and international markets, and agrees packing for glass jars when it quotes.
Request a Quote
Ask for a quotation on the Agaricus specimen through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the other fungi items you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
