Scypha Museum Specimen (Preserved Calcareous Sponge Specimen)

Name: Scypha Museum Specimen (Preserved Calcareous Sponge Specimen)
Brand: Victor Scientific Co.
SKU: P0391
Price: 800 BDT
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Product Code : P0391

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Origin : Made in Bangladesh

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Product Specification

Key product information at a glance.

Product Code

P0391

Origin

Made in Bangladesh

Product Description

Scypha Museum Specimen (Preserved Calcareous Sponge Specimen)

The Scypha Museum Specimen is an authentic zoological display showcasing Scypha (frequently referred to in anatomical literature as Sycon)—a quintessential representative of the Phylum Porifera and Class Calcarea. Famous in animal taxonomy as the textbook model for the syconoid type of water-canal system, this wet specimen offers students, marine biologists, and invertebrate researchers a permanent physical reference for understanding cellular-level organization, incurrent-excurrent water currents, and calcium carbonate spicule skeletons. It serves as an essential teaching benchmark across university zoology departments, marine science institutes, and higher secondary biology practical classrooms throughout Bangladesh.

Studying poriferan body architecture, radial canals, incurrent canals, and the oscular spicular fringe can be challenging when relying solely on 2D textbook diagrams or transverse microscopic slides. This museum jar specimen resolves that barrier by presenting real, intact Scypha sponge cylinders suspended in a crystal-clear, leak-proof borosilicate glass container. The specimen clearly exhibits the vase-like or urn-shaped cylindrical body, surface incurrent ostia, and the elevated terminal excurrent aperture (osculum) encircled by a protective crown of long monaxon calcareous spicules. The archival-grade preservative fluid maintains structural tissue suppleness and prevents deterioration 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: Porifera, Class: Calcarea, Genus: Scypha/Sycon) 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 Marine Calcareous Sponge Specimen

Sourced and prepared as genuine Scypha (Sycon) colonies representing primitive pore-bearing sponges for accurate morphological study.

Demonstration of Syconoid Canal Organization

Exhibits the classic vase-shaped body plan with folded body walls characteristic of syconoid water filtration mechanisms.

Prominent Osculum & Spicular Crown

Clearly highlights the terminal oscular opening surrounded by an erect fringe of needle-like calcareous spicules that deter predators.

Professional Archival Wet Preservation

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

Clear Borosilicate Display Jar

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

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 Marine Biology

- Comparative invertebrate anatomy practical laboratories studying Phylum Porifera and canal systems

- Higher Secondary (HSC) and college biology laboratories demonstrating diverse baseline animal phyla

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

- Laboratory spot practical examinations and student viva-voce assessments

✹ Why Choose Scypha Museum Specimen?

- Provides a direct, tangible look at a classic syconoid calcareous sponge 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 poriferan evolution, water circulation pathways, and filter-feeding adaptations.

- Eliminates the logistical difficulty and high costs of sourcing delicate live marine sponges for class work.

- 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 Scypha Museum Specimen in Bangladesh?

A1

The price of a Scypha (Sycon) Museum Specimen in Bangladesh typically ranges between BDT 1,000 and BDT 2,200, depending on specimen cluster size and glass jar dimensions. Contact Victor Scientific Co. directly for exact institutional quotes and availability.

Q2

Is Scypha the same organism as Sycon?

A2

Yes, Scypha and Sycon are synonymous generic names commonly used interchangeably in zoology curricula to describe this small, urn-shaped calcareous marine sponge.

Q3

What preservative fluid is used inside the museum jar?

A3

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

Q4

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

A4

For permanent preservation and safety, it is recommended to keep the jar sealed. Because the delicate body wall and spicule crown can easily fracture outside fluid, keeping it suspended in the transparent glass jar ensures permanent protection while providing full visual access.

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.