what is the difference between a permanent slide and a temorary slide

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Permanent slide

Temporary Slide

1. A permanent slide can be stored and can be viewed at years later.
1. Temporary slide cannot be stored for future use.
2. In permanent slide the organisms is killed and attached them to the slide.
2. Temporary slide contains living cells or organisms.

3. Mounting is done permanently usually by glue or formaldehyde.
3. Temporary wet mounting takes place.
4. The slide cover is usually permanently fixed onto the slide.
4. It also does not have a permanent slide cover.

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Permanent slide	Temporary Slide
1. A permanent slide can be stored and can be viewed at years later.	1. Temporary slide cannot be stored for future use.
2. In permanent slide the organisms is killed and attached them to the slide.	2. Temporary slide contains living cells or organisms.
3. Mounting is done permanently usually by glue or formaldehyde.	3. Temporary wet mounting takes place.
4. The slide cover is usually permanently fixed onto the slide.	4. It also does not have a permanent slide cover.