How do wet mount slides differ from prepared slides?

Wet mount slides are temporary preparations that involve placing a specimen in a drop of liquid, usually water, and covering it with a coverslip, allowing for observation of living organisms or dynamic processes. In contrast, prepared slides are permanent mounts where specimens are treated, stained, and sealed between a slide and coverslip, providing a stable and often more detailed view of the specimen's structure. Wet mounts are typically used for observing live specimens, while prepared slides are ideal for detailed anatomical studies.