<div dir="ltr">Does anyone have any experience with mold removal on dried sponge specimens? <div>I have a Demospongiae, Dictyoceratida and a Hexactinellida, <i>Euplectella </i> that needs cleaning.<br><div>I've looked at a few papers but haven't found any remediation procedures dealing with sponges.</div><div><br></div><div>Also, is soaking dry coral specimens in 70% ethanol for 24 hours the best/safest way to remove mold?</div><div>I have a Pocillopora, Turbinaria and Siderastrea (starlet coral) that needs cleaning.</div><div><br></div><div>Any suggests, papers you may know of or helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.</div><div>Thank you, Kathy<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">Kathy Omura<br>Collection Manager<br>Marine Biodiversity Processing Center<br>Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County<br><br></div>
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