How to Dissect a Squid

Biology is the most exciting class anyone could ever take. The one thing that is taught is knowing the inside of a person or thing. One way to know is by taking it apart and looking at the organs. This class is good for students who want to become doctors.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Gloves
• Cutting devices
• Mask
• Jars
• Formaldehyde
• Microscope Cleaning utensils

Dissect a Squid

1. After putting on gloves and a lab apron, place the squid in the dissecting tray and wash off the excess preservatives.
2. Identify the dorsal and the ventral sides of the squid.
3. Once they are located, place the squid on the dorsal side which is the back side of the squid with the stomach of the squid facing you.
4. Place the cutting device in the middle and go downward to the leg of the squid to open called incision.
5. Do this with each leg by using your fingers and the cutting device to open enough to see the organs in the squid.
6. Using a device that looks like tweezers, take out an organ at a time and place under a microscope.
7. After examining the organ, disposed of the organ correctly.
8. Clean up your work area thoroughly by using a disinfectant to clean the pan and the items used for dissecting.
9. Wash your hands.

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