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Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body
Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body (Product Code: SCL403/0101) is a prepared microscope slide used to examine a bee’s mouthparts and its complete body outline in insect biology classes. Secondary and college students use it to see how one insect combines biting jaws with a nectar-collecting tongue, viewing a coloured preparation on borosilicate glass. This slide for entomology and pollination lessons is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Bee: part of the mouth and whole body |
| Preparation | Coloured |
| Glass type | Borosilicate |
| Packing box | White rectangular plastic box |
| Dimensions given | 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in) |
| Application | Laboratory study |
| Product code | SCL403/0101 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Bee Mouthparts Slide Used For?
Bees have what biologists call chewing-lapping mouthparts: a pair of mandibles for handling wax and pollen, together with a long, flexible tongue that is extended to draw up nectar. On this preparation learners can compare those two tools and discuss why an insect that builds combs and feeds on flowers needs both. The whole-body part of the slide adds the head, thorax and abdomen, the two pairs of membranous wings and the hairy body surface that picks up pollen.
The slide fits naturally into lessons on pollination and on how mouthparts are adapted to diet, especially when shown next to the sponging proboscis of a house fly. Begin at low magnification to see the whole bee and its proportions, then centre the mouth region and step up the objective to separate mandibles from tongue. Students can record the comparison as a two-column table of structure and function.
Supplier
Supplied by ScienceLab, the brand under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala, Haryana trades, this bee slide is part of a wider offer of biology teaching materials for schools, colleges and distributors. Buyers equipping an insect-studies bench can request the slide together with microscopes, insect kits and storage in a single enquiry. Visit the ScienceLab company profile to learn more.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Related items for a bee and pollination practical:
- Bee, Hind Leg — the companion slide showing how the bee carries pollen.
- The House Fly, the Mouth Part, and the Whole Body — a contrasting insect with sponging mouthparts.
- Insect Lab Kit — practical materials for studying real insects alongside the slides.
- Digital Monocular Microscope, LED — lets the teacher capture and display the bee image to the class.
Explore the full Laboratory Equipment range and our Prepared Slides category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide show?
The Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide shows a coloured bee preparation on borosilicate glass, covering the mouthparts and the complete insect. Students use it to identify mandibles, tongue, body regions, wings and legs during insect anatomy lessons.
What type of mouthparts does a bee have?
A bee has chewing-lapping mouthparts, which the Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide helps students observe. Mandibles are used for handling wax and pollen, while the long tongue collects nectar, so the bee both chews and sucks.
How does this slide differ from the Bee, Hind Leg slide?
The Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide focuses on feeding structures and the whole insect, whereas the Bee, Hind Leg slide concentrates on the leg used to carry pollen. Ordering both gives a fuller picture of how bees are adapted to flowers.
Is the bee slide suitable for a stereo microscope?
Yes. The whole bee on this slide can be viewed under a stereo microscope or the low-power objective of a compound microscope. The finer mouthpart detail is clearer with a compound microscope at higher magnification.
Who supplies the Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide?
This bee slide is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which sources prepared slides for schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
What information is needed for a quotation on the bee slide?
To quote the Bee, Part of the Mouth, Whole Body slide, ScienceLab needs the product code SCL403/0101, the number of slides, any companion items and the delivery address. Send them through the contact page.
Request a Quote
Get a price for the bee mouthparts slide by writing to us via the contact page, or place it in the enquiry cart together with the hind-leg slide and other insect materials.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
