The process of morphological analysis typically involves several steps:
1. Sample Collection: Tissues are collected from the organism, usually through a biopsy or surgical procedure. 2. Fixation: The collected tissues are preserved using fixatives to prevent decay and maintain structural integrity. 3. Embedding: The fixed tissues are embedded in paraffin or other media to provide support for thin sectioning. 4. Sectioning: Thin sections of the tissue are cut using a microtome. 5. Staining: Sections are stained with various dyes to highlight different cellular components. 6. Microscopy: The stained sections are examined under a microscope, often with different magnifications and techniques such as light microscopy or electron microscopy.
