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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am enquiring as to whether anyone on the list currently has any squid pens in their collection? And if so the method of storage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We currently have a small number of dried specimens that are kept in card trays. They are generally somewhat curled due to the drying process.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We also have a number of specimens currently stored in zip lock bags. This is not the desired permanent storage solution. We are either thinking of a way to safely store the pens in solution in such a way as they are accessible for study,
or to experiment with a method of drying that doesn’t lead to curling. We would love to hear what others do to store their pens or whether there are any good drying tips/methods out there.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hope all are well and thanks in advance. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Silvia<o:p></o:p></p>
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