[Nhcoll-l] mold on coral and sponge specimens

[Kathy Omura]

Does anyone have any experience with mold removal on dried sponge
specimens?
I have a Demospongiae, Dictyoceratida and a Hexactinellida, *Euplectella * that
needs cleaning.
I've looked at a few papers but haven't found any remediation procedures
dealing with sponges.

Also, is soaking dry coral specimens in 70% ethanol for 24 hours the
best/safest way to remove mold?
I have a Pocillopora, Turbinaria and Siderastrea (starlet coral) that needs
cleaning.

Any suggests, papers you may know of or helpful hints would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you, Kathy

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Kathy Omura
Collection Manager
Marine Biodiversity Processing Center
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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