Microscope for Dissection (Product Code: SCL203/02) is a low-power dissecting microscope that magnifies a specimen up to 20X while leaving room on the stage for both hands to work with needles and forceps. It is used in school and college biology practicals for dissecting flowers, seeds, insects and other small specimens, and a jointed revolving arm lets the lens sweep across the stage instead of the student moving the specimen. This piece of biology lab equipment is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Magnification | Up to 20X |
| Illumination | Reflected light from a plano-concave mirror in a fork mount |
| Mirror diameter | 40–50 mm |
| Base | Round base, designed for greater stability |
| Lens arm | Jointed revolving arm that moves the magnifying lens over the stage, so the whole stage area can be scanned |
| Focusing | Rack and pinion |
| Hand rests | Detachable rests on either side of the stage to steady the hands during fine dissection |
A typical practical starts with the specimen in a small dish or on a pad at the centre of the stage. Students tilt the mirror towards a window or bench lamp until the field is evenly lit, focus with the rack and pinion, and then swing the lens arm to follow the part they are cutting or separating. At up to 20X the view suits floral parts, seed structure, insect mouthparts and legs, and the organs of small preserved animals, where a compound microscope would show too small an area.
The detachable hand rests make a real difference during fine work such as teasing apart a flower or removing an insect wing, because wrists can rest at stage height rather than hovering. Paired with a dissection set for biology practicals, the microscope lets a group take turns on one specimen without disturbing it. Use the plane side of the mirror in bright light and the concave side when light is weak, and wipe the stage after work with preserved material.
ScienceLab is the name under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited makes and sells laboratory apparatus from Ambala, Haryana, and its biology range includes dissecting and teaching microscopes such as this one. Details of the company and its range are on the company profile page.
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What magnification does this dissection microscope give?
Up to 20X. That range is meant for dissection and whole-specimen study; for cells and tissues a compound microscope is the right tool.
Does it need an electrical supply?
No lamp is listed for this model. Illumination is by reflected light from a plano-concave mirror in a fork mount, 40–50 mm in diameter, so a window or a separate bench lamp provides the light.
How do students examine a large specimen?
The jointed revolving arm carries the magnifying lens over the stage, so the whole stage area can be scanned without shifting the specimen.
Can the hand rests be removed?
Yes. The rests on either side of the stage are detachable, so they can be fitted for fine work and taken off when a larger dish is used.
How is focusing done?
By rack and pinion, which gives smooth, controllable movement that students pick up quickly.
Is a warranty or test document provided?
Warranty terms and any inspection documents are confirmed with the quotation; please ask through our contact page.
Can we order a class set?
Yes. Quantities for full practical classes, colleges and tenders can be quoted, including supply to international markets.
For a class set or a single unit, send your requirement via contact us or place the microscope in the enquiry cart; we reply with availability and a formal quotation.
Last updated: 24 September 2026