Biology Apparatus

Biology apparatus

Biology apparatus are the tools and equipment needed in order to study biological experiments effectively.

Biology laboratory apparatus

Apparatus	Uses	Image
1. Hand lens	Used to magnify specimen or object.
2. Sweep nets	Used to catch small flying organisms such as butterflies and houseflies.
3. Fishing nets	Used for catching fish and aquatic animals.
4. Petri dish	A shallow glass dish where specimens are placed for close observation.
5. Mortar and pestle	A small hard bowl used for crushing or grinding substances.
6. Crucible	A container in which substances are heated to very high temperatures.
7. Thermometer	Used to measure temperature.
8. Dissecting kit	Contains tools used for dissecting specimens.
9. Spirit burner / Bunsen burner	Used as a source of heat.
10. Dropper	Used to add liquids during an experiment.
11. Spatula	Used to take substances from containers.
12. Test tube holder	Used to hold test tubes.
13. Test tube	Used to hold and heat chemicals.
14. Test tube rack	Used for storing test tubes.
15. White tiles	Used to place specimens during experiments involving colour changes.
16. Watch glass	A shallow dish used as an evaporating surface or as a cover for beakers.