Microbe Scavenger Hunt
Product Code : JLI-BLE-11424
Quick Answer: The Microbe Scavenger Hunt is a microbiology investigation in which students collect bacteria, fungi and protists from water, air, soil and food and grow them on a ready-to-use gel medium that needs no autoclaving or special equipment.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Specially formulated, ready-to-use gel growth medium; no autoclaving or special equipment needed.
- Microbes are collected from water, air, soil and even food.
- Dichotomous key to moulds, bacteria and protists.
- Dried microlife mix for exploring the diversity of pond organisms.
- Guide to appropriate viewing techniques.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Growth medium | Ready-to-use gel, no autoclaving needed |
| Organisms | Bacteria, fungi, protists |
| Sampling sites | Water, air, soil, food |
| Identification aid | Dichotomous key to moulds, bacteria and protists |
| Pond organisms | Dried microlife mix |
| Guide | Appropriate viewing techniques |
How It Is Used
Students design their own experiments, collecting microbes from different microhabitats and growing them on the gel. They then prepare wet mounts and stained slides, observe and identify the organisms under a microscope with the help of the dichotomous key, and use the dried mix to investigate pond life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Microbe Scavenger Hunt need an autoclave?
No. The specially formulated gel requires no autoclaving or special equipment, and the growth media come ready to use.
What will students do with the Microbe Scavenger Hunt?
Grow bacteria, fungi and protists collected from various microhabitats, prepare wet mounts and stained slide preparations, observe and identify microbes under the microscope, and investigate pond-life organisms.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
See the full biology lab equipment range, or these related microbiology kits and supplies:
- Introductory Microbiology Kit
- Investigating Spontaneous Generation Lab Investigation
- Gram Staining of Bacteria Lab Investigation
- Petri Dish Plastic 4”
- Student Compound Microscope
For a quotation on the Microbe Scavenger Hunt, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
