Varietiesof glass slides are available which are used for observation purposes of verysmall specimens. The microscope slides are used to support an item beingexamined under the microscope.
Then, thereare depression glass slides with a concavity on one surface for better groundsupport to the specimen.
Thecoverslips are used to cover specimens on the glass slide to protect fromfurther addition of any chemical or dirt and also to give better view under themicroscope.