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Marchantia
Marchantia (Product Code: SCL463/0185) is a botanical specimen of the liverwort Marchantia in a glass specimen jar, used to show a thalloid bryophyte in school and college botany practicals. Teachers use it to give students a real example of a small, flat, ribbon-like plant body with no true roots, stems or leaves, instead of relying only on textbook drawings. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of the plant biology lab equipment it offers institutions.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Biological specimen (plant) |
| Specimen | Marchantia, a thalloid liverwort (bryophyte) |
| Supplied in | Glass specimen jar |
| Purpose | Laboratory observation of the liverwort plant body |
| Suitable for | Botany practicals, plant-kingdom lessons and specimen display shelves |
| Product code | SCL463/0185 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Marchantia Specimen Used For?
Marchantia is one of the standard examples used to introduce bryophytes. Looking through the jar wall, students study the flattened, forked (dichotomously branched) thallus and discuss how such plants take in water over their whole surface and anchor themselves with fine rhizoids rather than roots. Depending on the material in an individual jar, a teacher may also be able to point out gemma cups or the stalked, umbrella-like structures that carry the sex organs; our product details do not specify which of these are present.
In a practical session the jar works well at a specimen station where groups rotate, note what they see and draw a labelled sketch of the thallus. Pairing it with a moss chart lets the class compare liverworts and mosses, the two bryophyte groups most syllabi cover. To keep the specimen in good condition, keep the lid closed, store the jar upright away from direct sunlight and carry it with both hands.
Supplier
The Marchantia specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades under the ScienceLab name from Ambala, Haryana, India, and provides laboratory equipment and teaching material to educational institutions and dealers. Specimens like this one are sourced by the company and quoted alongside its charts and slides. Our company profile gives more background on the company.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Useful companions for a lesson on liverworts and other bryophytes:
- Liverwort (Marchantia) — a wall chart of the same plant, handy for naming the parts students see in the jar
- Plant Life Cycle Bryophyta — a chart that places the thallus within the bryophyte life cycle
- Funaria — a moss chart for a side-by-side comparison of the two bryophyte groups
- Hand Lens — for a closer look at the thallus surface through the glass
- Fern (Pteris) — a jar specimen of a pteridophyte, the next group in the plant-diversity sequence
See the full Biology Lab range and the Botany category for more specimens, prepared slides and charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is inside the Marchantia jar?
The jar holds a Marchantia specimen in a glass specimen jar. Our product details do not list which structures, such as gemma cups or reproductive stalks, are present, so please contact us if your Marchantia practical needs a particular stage.
What size is the Marchantia jar, and what preserving fluid is used?
Neither the jar size nor the preserving fluid of the Marchantia specimen is stated in our current product information. Ask for both when you request a quotation and we will confirm them for the batch you order.
Is Marchantia a moss?
No. Marchantia is a liverwort. Liverworts and mosses are both bryophytes, but Marchantia has a flat thallus while mosses such as Funaria have upright, leafy shoots — a contrast that often appears in exams and is easy to show with this specimen and a moss chart.
How should the Marchantia specimen be stored between terms?
Keep the Marchantia jar sealed and upright in a closed cupboard, out of direct sunlight and away from shelves where it could be knocked. The specimen is meant to be studied through the glass, so there is no need to open it.
Who supplies the Marchantia specimen?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) of Ambala, Haryana, India, supplies the Marchantia specimen. The company sources it for schools, colleges and dealers, and handles quotations for India and international markets, including suitable packing for glass jars.
Can I order Marchantia as part of a plant-diversity set?
Yes. List Marchantia (SCL463/0185) in the same enquiry as other Biology Lab items, such as the fern, pine cone and lichen specimens, and include each product code so the quotation matches your list exactly.
Request a Quote
For a quotation on Marchantia (SCL463/0185), write to us through the contact page or place it in the enquiry cart with the other items on your botany list.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
