What Are the Common Stains Used in Insect Histology?
Various stains are used to differentiate tissues and cellular components in insect histology. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) is a popular combination, where hematoxylin stains nuclei blue and eosin stains cytoplasm and extracellular matrix pink. Other stains like PAS (Periodic Acid-Schiff) can highlight carbohydrates, while Masson's Trichrome is used to distinguish between muscle, collagen, and fibrin.
