Biology Equipment Descriptions

hand lens

magnifies small objects

dissecting tray

holds specimen for dissection

dissection pins

holds specimen on dissecting tray

forceps

grasps small objects

dissecting scissors

cuts specimen to be studied

dissecting probe

pointed object used to examine specimen

scalpel

slices specimen to be studied

safety goggles

protects eyes from chemicals and flying objects

triple beam balance

measures mass

graduated cylinder

measures liquids

test tube

holds small quantities of liquids

beaker

holds and pours liquids

test tube rack

holds test tubes

medicine dropper

measures drops of liquids

microscope

magnifies very small objects

microscope slide

holds obiect for examination with the compound microscope

coverslip

covers material on a glass slide

petri dish

shallow dish used for bacterial cultures

thermometer

measures temperatures

metric ruler

measures length

rubber stopper

used to seal the top of a test tube or flask

hot plate (with magnetic stirrer)

heats glassware

Erlehmyerr flask

holds and measures liquids

teasing needle

teases tissues during a dissection and/or for microscopic viewing