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Emoji Info

Version: 11

Released: 2018

Group: objects

Petri Dish

Description

The petri dish emoji (🧫) features a shallow, round dish typically seen in laboratories, often associated with biological culture and experimentation. It represents the fascinating world of microbiology, where scientists grow bacteria or fungi to study their properties. This emoji is often used to symbolize experimentation and discovery in science. For example, a biologist might share their latest findings in the lab. Did you know that petri dishes have also inspired art and creativity, showcasing the beauty of microscopic life? The emoji version is 11, released in 2018.