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Motodo Plankton Splitter

Sub-sampling of plankton and ichthyoplankton samples

Motodo Box-Type Plankton Sample Splitter

• Best for multiple fractionations of a single sample, suitable for splitting samples with large woody debris, recommended for ichthyoplankton sample splitting
• Motodo "box-type" clear polycarbonate construction
• 1.25 liter sample capacity with single diver bar
• Leveling table

Motodo Plankton Splitter General Procedures:

1. level table with adjusting screws
2. pour sample into mixing area
3. rotate splitter on rocker arm
4. sample is split by cutting edge and contained into two compartments
5. one of the compartments is easily drained while the other holds the remaining half sample for furthur fractionation (when splitting a single sample more than once, this feature conserves one step as compared to the Folsom method (See Folsom Plankton Splitter)

Motodo Unit Includes:

• polycarbonate splitting console
• 1.5 liter sample capacity
• balance table with levelling screws

Options:

• larger sample capacity models
• multiple subsampling consoles
• micro volume (0.5 liter) size

Citations

Motodo, S. 1959. Devices of simple plankton apparatus. Mem. Fac. Fish., Hokkaido Univ., 7:73-94. Van Guelpen, L., D.F. Markle, and D.J. Duggan. 1982. An evaluation of accuracy, precision, and speed of several zooplankton sub-sampling techniques. J. Cons. Int. Explor. Mer., 40:226-236.

MOTODO PLANKTON SAMPLE SPLITTER:

• Clear polycarbonate construction
• 1.5 liter capacity
• polyethylene-leveling table
• Custom sizes available upon request.
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Notes

Designed for multiple fractionations upon a single sample since a “half – sample” is always retained within the console. Preferred method for splitting icthyoplankton samples and benthic samples with coarse woody/gravel debris.

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