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Squamous Epithelium
Squamous Epithelium (Product Code: SCL434/0162) is a prepared microscope slide of squamous epithelium used to show the flat, scale-like lining cells of animal tissue in school and college biology practicals. Zoology teachers use it as the reference specimen when students compare epithelial cell shapes, and it is mounted on clear borosilicate glass and kept in a white rectangular plastic box. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its range of prepared microscope slides.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Squamous epithelium (animal tissue) |
| Slide material | Borosilicate glass |
| Slide colour | Clear |
| Box | Plastic, white, rectangular |
| Use | Laboratory |
| Product code | SCL434/0162 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Squamous Epithelium Slide Used For?
Squamous cells are broad and very thin, with a flattened nucleus that often bulges slightly in the middle of each cell, and their edges fit together like floor tiles. A single layer of such cells (simple squamous epithelium) allows rapid diffusion, which is why it lines the alveoli and capillaries, while many stacked layers (stratified squamous epithelium) protect surfaces that face wear, such as the skin and the lining of the mouth. Students use the slide to observe cell outlines and nuclei and to link that thin shape with exchange or protection.
A popular practical is to have each student prepare a temporary mount of their own cheek cells and compare it with this prepared reference slide, which makes the slide a useful part of zoology lab equipment for introductory histology. Start at low power to find an area where cells lie flat and separate, then change to high power to study the nucleus. Store the slide in its box, flat and away from heat.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies this slide from Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and training institutions in India and international markets. Enquiries about the slide are answered directly by the ScienceLab team, and the company profile gives more background on the business.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that fit an animal epithelium practical:
- Columnar Epithelium — tall epithelial cells for comparing cell shape
- Prepared Microscope Slide Set – Exchange Surfaces and Epithelia — a wider set on exchange surfaces and epithelial types
- Methylene Blue (Cellulose) — a stain often used for students’ own cheek-cell mounts
- Coverslips — to cover those temporary cheek-cell preparations
- Binocular Microscope — for comfortable viewing of cell outlines and nuclei
Find more animal tissue slides in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies the Squamous Epithelium slide?
The Squamous Epithelium slide (SCL434/0162) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, which trades as ScienceLab and is based in Ambala, Haryana, India. The company supplies prepared slides to schools, colleges and institutions in India and international markets.
Does the slide show simple or stratified squamous epithelium?
The Squamous Epithelium slide is listed only as squamous epithelium; its product information does not say whether the tissue is simple or stratified. If your syllabus requires one type specifically, contact us before ordering so we can confirm what will be supplied.
Where is squamous epithelium found in the body?
Squamous epithelium, the tissue on this slide, lines places that need a thin or protective covering: the simple form lines lung alveoli, blood vessels and body cavities, while the stratified form covers the skin and lines the mouth and oesophagus.
Can students compare it with their own cheek cells?
Yes. The Squamous Epithelium slide is a good reference beside a temporary cheek-cell mount: a gentle scraping from the inside of the cheek, stained and covered with a coverslip, shows similar flat cells with central nuclei for side-by-side comparison.
How should the slide be stored?
Keep the Squamous Epithelium slide flat in its white rectangular plastic box, in a dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat. Hold it by the edges and clean the glass only with lens tissue, so the mounted specimen stays clear for future classes.
What does a school need to send for a quotation?
To quote for the Squamous Epithelium slide we need the product code SCL434/0162, the quantity, the name of the school or institution and the delivery location. Send these details through the contact page or add the slide to the enquiry cart.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
