Bryophyte-Lichen Identification 10X Loupe

SKU: 23201-5

$11.95USD or lower Each

Save More When You Buy More!
Quantity1+10+ 100+ 
Price for each$11.95USD$11.30USD$10.00USD
Your savings - 5.44%16.32%
Qty:
[4.6]   4 Reviews    | Write a Review

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.

Read the full, genuine Google Review from Gene H. "I rarely provide a review, but...service and quality of the loupes...are of outstanding quality."

We've offered this quality loupe since 2002 & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!

Details

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.

Related information or images
In Kits
Branding

Branding Instructions-Print & Decal

  • 50 mm (2") diameter area for printing logo
  • Print: 1, 2, or 3 colors; Add from Related Products below
  • Decal: full color; Add from Related Products below
  • Minimums: 50 print impressions; 250 decals but can be a different version on other side
  • Pantone matching charge per color for print; included in decal
  • Send vector art file (ai, eps, pdf, svg) as e-mail attachment w/ order #
  • Click on Artwork Instructions for more details
  • No Set Up Charge but Graphics Charge may apply if your art file needs work
  • Digital proof provided free!
  • Decal application not included, add separately, cost below in Related Products.

 

Specifications

Physical Specifications

  • Plastic frame with foldout lenses
  • 10 times magnification with both lenses
  • Two glass lenses stacked; 50mm/2" diameter
  • 50mm-2" diameter area for print or decal logo; both sides possible
  • Metal rivet hinge
  • LxWxT: 95x60x45mm (3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 3/4")
  • Weight: 91g (~3.25oz)
  • No lanyard clip

 

Reviews (4)
2021-03-27

Not for field use but great for the lab or at your desk. Great deal for the price.

— WWW
— Indigo:

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.

2020-07-02
I have used this 50mm 10X loupe for over a decade examining a variety of aerospace components for potential defects. The large field greatly reduces the inspection time to visually inspect large surface areas - much more efficiently than the standard jewelers loupe one would use. I have had many people ask what is that and then when they use it become converts. I recently purchased 50 of these for my teams including a printed insignia on the outer surface. They came out great! It was also a pleasure working with Chris as he was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of finalizing the insignia and also expediting the delivery. I would highly recommend not only this product but also this company - Indigo Instruments! Tom
— Tom
— Indigo: Thank you for very informative review Tom, we appreciate it.
2019-07-28
This is a great product. I use it for teaching with all ages, indoors and out, and it has stood up to heavy use. The 10X lens allows viewing of specimens that are just too small to see with the naked eye. As the lens is plastic do not bring it to the beach or sand will scratch it, but for all other purposes it is excellent. I added a loop of ribbon so that children can carry it around their necks, and unfold it when they want to use it.
— Ingrid
2017-09-04
This item was exactly as I hoped it would be and arrived in a timely manner.
— Roger
Review This Product Now!