Function and Applications
Set-up for the extraction of microarthropods from soil samples. The arthropods migrate downwards due to the high heat and fall through the sieve into the collection container.
Benefits
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Simple experimental set-up
- Large sieve diameter for fast results
Equipment and Technical Data
- Lamp socket E 27, with reflector, switch and security plug
- Filament lamp 230 V / 120 W, E 27, for high heat generation
- Support rod and bench clamp
- 6 sieves of different mesh sizes, which can also be used as soil filters
- Sieve diameter 18 cm