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<p class="MsoNormal">I am wondering whether any museums are accepting EDNA (Environmental DNA) samples, such as water samples, animal scats etc., or whether you have been approached regarding storing such samples in museum collections?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Is this something that we should consider? It would be excellent if anyone is interested in a discussion around this as it is something Collections staff at the Australian Museum in Sydney have been approached about.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mandy<o:p></o:p></p>
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