Palaeontology
Palaeontology is the study of ancient life forms and their evolution using fossils - the preserved and petrified remains of life forms within sedimentary rocks. These may include the complete fossilised body of the organism, the more durable parts of the organism, or moulds of the organism showing either its internal or external surface features. The fossil record may also include tracks, burrows or faeces. Fossils can be useful in characterizing rock strata - to determine their age and the environment in which they were deposited. This information can be useful in mining industries.
Many fossil organisms can be studied using the light microscope. Gross specimens may be examined using a stereo microscope, while thin translucent fossil sections reveal minute details of internal structure and mineralization using brightfield microscopy and polarizing microscopy. Some minute fossils embedded in rock can only be detected using a microscope (diatoms, pollens, spores, protozoa etc). Confocal imaging techniques allow specimens embedded in rock to be viewed in 3-D - allowing observation from all angles.
Associated Products
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A1R-A1 Confocal
Nikon’s groundbreaking confocal imaging system offering greater speed, higher resolution and unprecedented system flexibility.
Palaeontology, Neurobiology, Biophysics, Molecular Pathology, ADME Tox…
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LiveScan SFC Confocal
Combining the advantages of confocal imaging with the versatility of conventional live cell microscopes using swept field technology.
Palaeontology, Neurobiology, Biophysics, Molecular Pathology, Marine Biology…
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Eclipse C1si Confocal
Quantitative spectral imaging confocal microscope system offering true, accurate wideband spectral detection and superior spectral resolution.
Palaeontology, Neurobiology, Molecular Pathology, ADME Tox, Target Identification…
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Eclipse C1 Plus Confocal
Modular confocal microscope system with superior scan head optics, faster image acquisition capabilities and improved control over microscope illumination intens...
Palaeontology, Neurobiology, Molecular Pathology, Marine Biology, Developmental Biology…
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SMZ1500
A stereomicroscope optical powerhouse, with a 15:1 zoom ratio and high N.A.’s producing high-contrast, tack-sharp images.
Rocks/Minerals, Fabrics/Textiles, Lab-on-a-Chip, Palaeontology, Metallurgy…
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SMZ1000
Stereomicroscope with a 10:1 zoom ratio, superb optical performance and advanced ergonomics.
Fabrics/Textiles, Palaeontology, Metallurgy, Gross Observations, MEMS…
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SMZ800
Stereomicroscope featuring a 6.3:1 zoom ratio, ergonomic design, and impressive expansion options.
Fabrics/Textiles, Rocks/Minerals, Palaeontology, Metallurgy, Gross Observations…
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AZ100 Multizoom
A new zoom microscope solution for macro imaging applications for biomedical and industrial markets.
Rocks/Minerals, Fabrics/Textiles, Lab-on-a-Chip, Palaeontology, Neurobiology…