Microscopes

The microscopes used for plankton analysis

The plankton analysis is conducted using the Utermöhl method while following the Finnish and European guidelines.

The most important tools are 2 Leitz Diavert inverted microscopes.

Phytoplankton microscope

Objectives:

10x/0,22 Plan
20x / 0,32 Ph
25x/0,8 Plan Neofluar Oil
40x//0,75 Ph
63x/1,4 Plan Apo Oil

Condenser NA 0,6
Lamp 75 W

The zooplankton microscope

Objectives:

3x/0,10 Plan achromat
10x/0,25
32x//0,40 Ph
60x/0,70

Condenser NA 0,25
Lamp 50 W

A digital camera is attached to the microscopes.
A drawing tubes is also available.
As an accessory, the Heine condenser included.

The work is performed primarily in the bright field,
If necessary, phase contrast is used.

Cuvettes – Zwerver / Hydro-Bios / Koeman en Bijkerk.

The plankton separator – Folsom, Hydro-Bios.

The most important identification literature available is found under the Literature link.