Before revision: A microscopic section of wood A microtome, used in the process of xylotomy Xylotomy is the preparation of small slivers of wood for examination under a microscope, often using a microtome.
After revision: A microscopic section of a lichen apothecium (Amandinea punctata) A microtome, used in the process of xylotomy Xylotomy is the preparation of small slivers of wood for examination under a microscope, often using a microtome.