chitons

[sunflower]

I take walks on the beach and found a dead chiton, I would like to perserve it along with my starfish I found.  Is there a way to perserve chitons?
Thank you for your help    <img src="images/smiley/smile.gif" alt="" border="0" />

[dave r]

For very small species I just get them to crawn onto a piece of flat plastic, tie them as discussed elsewhere then put them in the freezer. After a day or so I take them out and just dry them on a radiator, still tied to the plastic. It does not preserve them as well as the glycerin method but there is no issue with mould.
Dave

[mark]

Hi,

I remember I seen the question earlyer with answer and found it:

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Regards,

Mark

[sunflower]

Mark and Dave thank you very much I will give it a  try  <img src="images/smiley/smile.gif" alt="" border="0" />
Gloria