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Incubator is an insulated enclosure in which temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions can be regulated at levels optimal for growth, hatching, or reproduction.

Incubators are essential equipment in the laboratory that provides a temperature-controlled environment to support growth of microbiological cultures. Other applications include coliform determination, egg incubation, heated storage, food and beverage testing, and pharmaceutical testing.

The Incubator is a useful tool for culturing microorganisms and cells. It can also regulate the temperature and humidity levels in an environment. This allows for optimal growth conditions for the cultures being incubated.