Hirudo Museum Specimen - Preserved Medicinal Leech Specimen in Jar

Name: Hirudo Museum Specimen - Preserved Medicinal Leech Specimen in Jar
Brand: Victor Scientific Co.
SKU: P0386
Price: 800 BDT
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Product Code : P0386

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Origin : Made in Bangladesh

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Product Specification

Key product information at a glance.

Product Code

P0386

Origin

Made in Bangladesh

Product Description

Hirudo Museum Specimen (Preserved Medicinal Leech Specimen)

The Hirudo Museum Specimen is an authentic zoological display showcasing Hirudo medicinalis—commonly known as the European medicinal leech—a classic representative of the Phylum Annelida, Class Clitellata, and Subclass Hirudinea with deep historical and contemporary significance in microsurgery and pharmacology. Curated and preserved under strict laboratory standards, this wet specimen offers students, medical undergraduates, and researchers a clear, permanent physical reference for segmented invertebrate body plans, metamerism, and specialized sanguivorous adaptations. It serves as an essential teaching benchmark across university zoology departments, medical college pharmacology laboratories, and higher secondary biology practical classrooms throughout Bangladesh.

Studying annelid morphology, external segmentation, and sucker-based attachment mechanics can be challenging when relying solely on 2D textbook illustrations or static diagrams. This museum jar specimen resolves that barrier by presenting a real, intact medicinal leech suspended in a crystal-clear, leak-proof borosilicate glass container. The specimen clearly demonstrates the elongated, dorsoventrally flattened body, distinct external annular rings (annuli), the small anterior sucker surrounding the mouth equipped with chitinous jaws, and the prominent posterior circular sucker used for anchoring. The archival-grade preservative fluid maintains structural tissue suppleness and prevents decomposition over decades of continuous institutional display.

Engineered for durability and safety, the display jar features a secure, leak-proof closure system that locks in the fluid. Each unit includes clear taxonomic labeling (Phylum: Annelida, Class: Clitellata) for instant identification during practical examinations. Victor Scientific Co. supplies high-grade biological specimens and museum display gear nationwide with secure packaging and reliable delivery across all 64 districts of Bangladesh.

✹ Key Features

Authentic Medicinal Leech Specimen

Sourced and prepared as genuine Hirudo medicinalis samples representing blood-sucking segmented worms for accurate morphological study.

Professional Archival Wet Preservation

Treated with specialized fixatives and suspended in clear preservative fluid to prevent tissue decay and maintain body segmentation.

Clear Borosilicate Display Jar

Housed in a thick-walled glass container that provides optical distortion-free viewing from all 360 degrees.

Distinct Annuli & Sucker Morphology

Showcases external annular rings, the anterior oral sucker, and the large posterior adhesive sucker characteristic of medical leeches.

Leak-Proof Seal Technology

Fitted with a secure closure cap that prevents fluid evaporation and vapor leakage during routine handling and storage.

Ready-for-Display Format

Supplied pre-mounted and labeled, making it instantly suitable for laboratory cabinets and museum shelves without extra preparation.

✹ Applications

- University undergraduate and postgraduate departments of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy

- Medical college pharmacology practical labs studying hirudin anticoagulants and historical bloodletting instruments

- Higher Secondary (HSC) and college biology laboratories demonstrating Phylum Annelida characteristics

- Natural history museums, biodiversity education centers, and science exhibition galleries

- Laboratory spot practical examinations and student viva-voce assessments

✹ Why Choose Hirudo Museum Specimen?

- Provides a direct, tangible look at a segmented medicinal annelid far superior to plastic models or flat diagrams.

- Professionally prepared by experts to ensure maximum clarity, structural preservation, and safety in handling.

- Meets rigorous standards for academic museum curation and comparative taxonomy studies.

- Backed by reliable local distribution and institutional support through Victor Scientific Co.

✹ Benefits

- Accelerates student comprehension of metamerism, annelid organ systems, and ectoparasitic adaptations.

- Eliminates the logistical difficulty and maintenance of keeping live medicinal leech cultures in the laboratory.

- Delivers a permanent, reusable museum asset that serves countless academic cohorts across years.

- Enhances visual impact and scientific credibility in teaching laboratories and display rooms.

✹ About Victor Scientific Co.

Victor Scientific Co. provides quality laboratory equipment, measuring instruments and scientific tools in Bangladesh. We supply reliable products for educational institutions, industries, laboratories and professional users.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1

What is the price of the Hirudo Museum Specimen in Bangladesh?

A1

The price of a Hirudo Museum Specimen in Bangladesh typically ranges between BDT 1,000 and BDT 2,000, depending on the specimen size and glass jar dimensions. Contact Victor Scientific Co. directly for exact institutional quotes and availability.

Q2

What preservative fluid is used inside the museum jar?

A2

The medicinal leech is stored in a safe, stabilized archival fluid solution (such as low-concentration formalin or alcohol-based preservative) designed to protect soft tissues and prevent evaporation.

Q3

Can the specimen be removed from the jar for closer study?

A3

For permanent preservation and safety, it is recommended to keep the jar sealed. The transparent glass provides complete visual access to exterior features without requiring physical removal.

Q4

What are the key identification features visible on this medicinal leech specimen?

A4

The specimen displays the elongated flattened body, external annular rings (annuli), the anterior mouth sucker, and the large posterior attachment sucker.

Q5

Does Victor Scientific Co. deliver glass museum specimens safely across Bangladesh?

A5

Yes, Victor Scientific Co. packages all fluid-filled glassware in bubble wrap, cushioning, and heavy protective cartons to ensure safe delivery to all 64 districts in Bangladesh—including Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet—within 24 to 48 hours.