Berlese apparatus

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

• 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