Dear Elena and worm lovers,
A colleague working with insects told me that a good method to rehydrate
dried samples consists on using a few drops (or even only one, depending
on the size of the animal) of a common dish washing soap mixed with
distilled water. The sample must be monitored very close, as the soap
may destroy the most delicate tissues. I have not yet used that method,
although I will try soon, as I also have an old, dried sample and the OK
from the museum curator.
I will let you know the results as soon as done, but if you decide to
try first, please, share the results too ;-) .
Wormly,
Dani.
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Dr. Daniel Martin
Scientific Researcher
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Director
Centre d'Estudis Avancats de Blanes (CEAB)
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