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Rhizopus
Rhizopus (Product Code: SCL456/0179) is a prepared microscope slide of Rhizopus, the common black bread mould, used to teach fungal hyphae and spore-bearing structures in school and college biology practicals. It shows students why moulds spread so quickly over stored food, and the specimen comes on clear borosilicate glass in a white rectangular plastic box. The slide is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for mycology and microbiology lab equipment lists.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Item type | Prepared microscope slide (fungus) |
| Specimen | Rhizopus (bread mould) |
| Glass | Clear borosilicate |
| Box | Plastic, white, rectangular |
| Use | Laboratory study of fungal structure and spore formation |
| Product code | SCL456/0179 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Rhizopus Slide Used For?
It is used to show the body plan of a mould. Students begin by following the hyphae, which have no cross-walls, so the cytoplasm and its many nuclei run continuously along each thread. Within the mycelium they then pick out stolons running across the surface, root-like rhizoids anchoring the mould, and upright sporangiophores, each topped by a round sporangium packed with spores around a central columella. Relating these parts to how a slice of bread turns black with mould in a few days makes the lesson easy to remember.
Many teachers combine the slide with a simple growth activity: a moist piece of bread kept in a covered petri dish produces a mould colony that students can inspect with a hand lens before comparing it with the microscope view. Keep such dishes closed, dispose of them safely, and do not ask students with mould allergies to handle them. Rhizopus is also used to introduce zygospores and the role of fungi as decomposers.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited supplies the Rhizopus slide under its trading name, ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources prepared microorganism slides for schools, colleges, laboratories and dealers, and handles enquiries from India and international markets directly. You can find out more from our company profile.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that round out a practical on fungi:
- Yeast — a single-celled fungus to compare with the thread-like body of Rhizopus
- Agaricus — a jar specimen showing a fungal fruiting body at full size
- Fungi (Agaricus) — a wall chart to support discussion of the fungal kingdom
- Petri Dish — for growing bread mould in class alongside the slide
- Hand Lens — for examining mould colonies before moving to the microscope
The Biology Lab category has more microorganism slides and supporting apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which parts of Rhizopus can be identified on the slide?
Hyphae, stolons, rhizoids, sporangiophores and sporangia are the usual teaching points on a Rhizopus slide. How many of these appear clearly depends on the particular specimen, so teachers often ask students to find as many as they can and label a drawing.
Does the Rhizopus slide show zygospores?
Our listing does not state that the Rhizopus slide (SCL456/0179) shows zygospores or any other sexual stage. If your course needs them, ask us before placing the order so we can confirm what the current supply shows.
Is the Rhizopus slide a live culture?
No. The Rhizopus slide is a prepared slide intended for viewing under the microscope, not for growing mould. Live mould for class activities should be grown separately on moist bread in a covered dish and disposed of safely afterwards.
What magnification suits the Rhizopus slide?
Sporangia and the network of hyphae on the Rhizopus slide show well at low power. Switch to high power to see individual spores and the columella inside a sporangium, and adjust the fine focus slowly because the structures sit at different depths.
Who supplies the Rhizopus slide?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, supplies the Rhizopus slide. It is sourced by the company for school, college and dealer orders, and is packed on clear borosilicate glass in a white rectangular plastic box.
Can the Rhizopus slide be quoted with other fungus slides?
Yes. List SCL456/0179 for the Rhizopus slide with the codes of any other slides you need, such as Yeast, and ScienceLab will send one combined quotation for delivery in India or international markets. The number of slides per box is confirmed at the same time.
Request a Quote
Send a quotation request for the Rhizopus slide through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with your other microbiology items.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
