Suction sampler
- Pronunciation
- /SUK-shun SAM-plur/
- Category
- Equipment
- Singular
- Suction sampler
- Plural
- Suction samplers
Definition
A device used to collect small arthropods by creating a vacuum to suck them into a container for study.
Etymology
Derived from 'suction,' meaning the act of sucking, and 'sampler,' from Middle English 'sampeler,' meaning an apparatus used for obtaining samples.
Example
Entomologists often use a suction sampler to collect insects from vegetation without harming them.
Synonyms
- Aspirator
- Insect vacuum
Related Terms
- Pitfall trap
- Sweep net
- Insect collection
Usage Notes
Suction samplers are particularly useful for collecting small and delicate arthropods that might be damaged by other collection methods.