Prof. Kirsten Fisher at Cal. State in LA ran a workshop where she & colleagues studied lichens and mosses in situ using our 10X 50mm folding magnifier. Brytophytes are non-vascular plants that include the liverworts, hornworts and mosses. In Prof. Fisher's words: "We didn't want to collect anything or disturb the crusts, so the large lenses were perfect for non-destructive observations." In particular, the ecophysiology & desiccation tolerance of desert mosses in the genus Syntrichia. They also useful in examining translucent quartz pebbles that shade bryophytes.
Lichens are identified largely by examining their thalluses, the main vegetative body similar to leaves in plants. This 10X loupe is more than adequate for distinguishing between the major growth forms: foliose (leaf-like and lobed), fruticose (bushy or branching), crustose (tightly adherent), and squamulose (scaly or plate-like).
Magnification reveals key diagnostic features such as soredia and isidia as well as apothecia and perithecia. Surface textures, margins, and attachment structures like rhizines can also be observed, all of which contribute to accurate identification at the genus or even species level in the field.
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We've offered this quality loupe since 2002 & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!
Need even greater detail &/or a visual record? You can couple our 10X/23mm geology loupe with a smartphone camera for up to 50× through digital zoom. This allows for clearer observation of fine structures and makes it easy to capture high-resolution images for documentation or later analysis. For more, read: Phone Camera Loupe “Dissecting Microscope”. See also: Promotional Product Ideas.
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23204 | 30mm/15x 50mm/10X Folding Magnifiers for Mac Degeneneration | 1 |
Not for field use but great for the lab or at your desk. Great deal for the price.
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Thanks for review & feedback. This is an unusual magnifier since 10X loupes are only ~20mm diameter. We have an older blog,?What Magnifying Glass Do I Need for Biology?, that some might find useful.