Ganzpräparate
Ganzpräparate, a German term often translated as "whole mounts," refers to a type of microscope slide preparation where an entire organism, or a significant part of it, is mounted for observation. This contrasts with sectioning, where a specimen is cut into thin slices. Ganzpräparate are particularly useful for studying the overall morphology, structure, and spatial relationships of small organisms or their parts.
The preparation of a Ganzpräparat typically involves several steps. The specimen is first collected and often
Common examples of organisms prepared as Ganzpräparate include small invertebrates like rotifers, tardigrades, and copepods, as