How Do Histologists Prepare Insect Tissues for Microscopic Examination?
The preparation of insect tissues for microscopic examination involves several steps. First, the tissues are fixed using chemicals like formaldehyde to preserve their structure. Next, they are dehydrated through a series of alcohol baths and embedded in a medium such as paraffin. Thin sections are then cut using a microtome and mounted on slides. Finally, the sections are stained to highlight different structures and examined under a microscope.
