Dissecting Dishes

Quick answer: Dissecting Dishes are wax- or paraffin-lined trays used to pin, position and secure biological specimens during classroom and laboratory dissection sessions. Dissecting Dishes is priced at approximately ₹485 (indicative market benchmark, incl. GST, August 2026).

Dissecting Dishes are a standard fixture in school and college biology laboratories, used whenever a specimen (frog, earthworm, cockroach, fish, or similar) needs to be held firmly in place while students work through a dissection exercise. The dish body is typically enamelled steel, aluminium, or moulded plastic, lined internally with a layer of wax or paraffin compound into which dissection pins can be pushed to anchor the specimen at the desired angle without it slipping or curling. This keeps both hands free for careful cutting and observation, and helps a class move through a structured dissection procedure safely and with less specimen damage. Dissecting Dishes are usually supplied as part of a broader dissection equipment set alongside boards, kits and instruments, and are reusable across multiple sessions when cleaned and stored correctly.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Pinning and positioning specimens (frog, earthworm, cockroach, fish and similar) during classroom dissection exercises
• Comparative anatomy demonstrations in secondary school and undergraduate biology courses
• Holding tissue samples steady during observation, sketching, or photography as part of a lab exercise
• General-purpose biology lab tray for specimen handling and short-term storage during a session

Care & Maintenance

• Rinse and wipe down after each use to remove tissue debris and preservative fluid residue
• Avoid harsh abrasives on the wax lining, which can be scored or worn down by repeated hard scrubbing
• Store dry and stacked carefully to avoid denting the tray body or cracking the wax lining

Why Choose STEMAids

STEMAids supplies a wide range of Biology Lab Products including Immune System Education Kit for related laboratory and classroom needs. Eduscope Smart Learning Solutions Private Limited is a Udyam-registered micro manufacturing enterprise (UDYAM-DL-06-0069460) and ISO 9001:2015 certified, supplying schools, colleges and vocational institutes across India and for export.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wax lining inside a Dissecting Dish for?

The wax or paraffin lining lets dissection pins be pushed in and held firmly, so a specimen can be anchored at a fixed position and angle while students dissect it, rather than sliding around the tray.

Is this dish reusable across multiple dissection sessions?

Yes, with routine cleaning between uses. The wax lining is designed to tolerate repeated pinning, though very heavy use over time may require the lining to be refreshed or the dish replaced.

What specimens is this dish typically used with?

It is commonly used for standard school and college dissection specimens such as frogs, earthworms, cockroaches and small fish, as specified in the relevant biology practical syllabus.

Does STEMAids supply Dissecting Dishes as part of a larger set?

STEMAids offers Dissecting Dishes both individually and as part of broader dissection equipment ranges alongside boards, trays and instrument kits — contact STEMAids to confirm current set options and bulk/institutional pricing.

Are exact dish dimensions available for tender specification?

Exact dimensions have not been independently verified for this listing. Institutions preparing tender documents should confirm precise size and material specifications directly with STEMAids before finalising procurement paperwork.

Is STEMAids a registered manufacturer of this product?

Yes. Eduscope Smart Learning Solutions Private Limited is a Udyam-registered micro manufacturing enterprise (UDYAM-DL-06-0069460) and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. See the About page for full registration and certification details — manufacturer-stated, verify before citing in procurement documents.

Last updated: 29 August 2026.