[Nhcoll-l] criteria for display cases

[Doug Yanega]

On 4/22/14 4:57 AM, Sidsel Marie Willemann wrote:
>
> Hi J
>
> Does anyone have experience with which criteria should be fulfilled 
> for high-end display cases for biological specimens (air change per 
> day, fracture proof, etc.).
>
>
For arthropod specimens, we have found that display cases must be truly 
air-tight (otherwise the specimens are eaten by Anthrenus dermestids), 
and the glass must block UV, otherwise the specimens' colors will fade. 
Those are the absolute essentials.

Peace,

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Doug Yanega      Dept. of Entomology       Entomology Research Museum
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