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Fern (Pteris)
Fern (Pteris) (Product Code: SCL461/0183) is a biological specimen of the fern Pteris in a glass specimen jar, used to teach pteridophytes — vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds — in school and college botany laboratories. It gives students a real plant to examine instead of a textbook drawing, and it stays ready on the shelf whenever the plant-kingdom topic comes up. The jar specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Biological specimen (plant) |
| Specimen | Fern, genus Pteris (pteridophyte) |
| Supplied in | Glass specimen jar |
| Purpose | Laboratory display and study of fern structure |
| Suitable for | School and college botany practicals and specimen displays |
| Product code | SCL461/0183 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Fern (Pteris) Specimen Used For?
The jar is used to study the features that define a fern. Through the glass, students can pick out the divided, leaf-like fronds, the stalk joining them to the underground stem or rhizome, and the adventitious roots. In Pteris the spore-producing sori run along the edges of the frond segments and are covered by the rolled-back leaf margin, known as a false indusium — a handy identification point when comparing it with other ferns. Whether sori can be seen depends on the fronds included in a particular specimen.
The specimen suits classification exercises that move from algae and bryophytes through pteridophytes to gymnosperms and flowering plants, and it helps students picture the sporophyte generation shown on life-cycle charts. Teachers often pass the jar round with a hand lens so that everyone can see the fronds up close. As part of a school’s botany lab equipment, it provides a reference specimen for practical records and revision. Keep the jar upright, closed and out of direct sunlight between lessons.
Supplier
This fern specimen is sourced and supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab name, based in Ambala, Haryana, India. Botany departments can order it with other plant specimens, charts and slides in a single enquiry, for delivery in India or to international markets. Our company profile explains more about the company and its range.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that support a lesson on pteridophytes and plant diversity:
- Plant Life Cycle Pteridophyta — a chart showing the alternation of generations in ferns
- Marchantia — a jar specimen of a liverwort, for comparing a non-vascular plant
- Pine Cone (Male) — a gymnosperm specimen for the next step in the plant classification sequence
- Hand Lens — for looking closely at fronds and frond margins through the jar
- Stereo Binocular Microscope — for low-magnification study of sori and spores on separate plant material
Browse the Biology Lab and Botany categories for more plant specimens and teaching aids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fern (Pteris) specimen a whole plant or a single frond?
Our current product details describe the Fern (Pteris) specimen as a Pteris fern in a glass specimen jar, without listing exactly which parts are included. Contact us if you need this confirmed before ordering, and we will check the batch you are quoted.
What size is the jar, and how is the Fern (Pteris) specimen preserved?
Jar dimensions and the preservation method for the Fern (Pteris) specimen are not given in our documentation. Please ask for both details when you request a quotation, especially if you have limited shelf space or specific storage rules.
Can students take the fern out of the jar?
No. The Fern (Pteris) specimen is intended to be studied through the glass. Keep the jar closed and upright, and use a hand lens for close viewing; fresh fern fronds are better for any activity that involves handling or scraping sori.
Which syllabus topics does the Fern (Pteris) specimen support?
The Fern (Pteris) specimen supports plant-kingdom and classification lessons on pteridophytes: fronds, rhizome and roots, marginal sori covered by a false indusium, and the sporophyte stage of the fern life cycle shown on pteridophyte charts.
Who supplies the Fern (Pteris) specimen?
The Fern (Pteris) specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources plant specimens in glass jars for schools, colleges and dealers, and quotes them together with related charts and apparatus.
Can the Fern (Pteris) specimen be ordered with other plant specimens for export?
Yes. Include SCL461/0183 for the Fern (Pteris) specimen with the codes for Marchantia, the pine cones or lichens to build a plant-diversity set. We supply India and international markets, and packing for glass jars is agreed at the quotation stage.
Request a Quote
To request a quotation for the Fern (Pteris) specimen, use our contact page or add it to the enquiry cart together with the rest of your botany list.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
