Quick Answer: The Amoeba Slide is a permanent whole mount (W.M.) of Amoeba proteus for observing pseudopodia and internal organelles under a bright-field microscope. The slide measures 75 x 25 mm and is 1.0 mm – 1.2 mm thick.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Whole mount of Amoeba proteus
Stained to show pseudopodia and organelles
Synthetic resin permanent mount
75mm x 25mm, 1.0 mm – 1.2 mm thick
Ground and polished edges
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Specimen
Amoeba proteus, W.M.
Size
75mm x 25mm
Thickness
1.0 mm – 1.2 mm
Mounting medium
Synthetic resin, permanent
Edges
Ground and polished
About This Product
Amoeba is the usual first protozoan in a biology course, and a stained mount makes its irregular shape, pseudopodia and cell contents easy to pick out. Pairing it with a live culture helps students relate the fixed cell to how amoeba moves and feeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can students identify on the Amoeba Slide?
The stained whole mount of Amoeba proteus shows its pseudopodia and internal organelles under bright-field microscopy.
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