By following these guidelines, you can reduce the number of bacteria, mold, or other air particles on the specimen that will help inhibit mold growth. While dissecting your specimen, spraying the specimen with holding fluid will help keep the specimen moist, which will allow you to maximize your time with the specimen.Īfter dissection, spray your specimen generously with holding fluid before storing your specimen in an air-tight container. Specimens should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight whether they are opened or unopened.
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This product can expose you to chemicals including formaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and methanol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Specimens are never shipped in formaldehyde. This solution inhibits decay, fungal and bacterial growth, and prevents desiccation of specimen. Specimens are then stored and packaged in the supplier's non-toxic, non-formaldehyde holding solution. The amount of residual formalin remaining is usually less than 1%, which is in line with the federal OSHA standard for formaldehyde LTL exposure of 0.75 ppm over an 8-hour period.
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After fixation, specimens go through a series of washes to remove residual formalin. Our supplier utilizes a low concentration (3.7%) to effectively preserve the entire specimen and prevent decay. Please send us a message via Live Chat or give us a call at 80 for more information.įormalin is the most widely used, economical, and effective fixative used in preservation. Some specimens may have a lead time of 4 - 6 weeks before your item is ready to ship. A pail or jar for your specimen will ensure the longevity and usability of your specimen. Anatomy Warehouse recommends that you keep your specimen wet with holding fluid every time you use the specimen. The vacuum pack keeps the specimen moist. Plain injected specimens have not been injected with colored latex, so the arterial, venous, and hepatic systems are presented in their natural colorsĪll specimens are packaged in vacuum-sealed, Mylar-coated, polyurethane bags. Learning the anatomy of this specimen gives great insight to the effects of ecology and evolution on different vertebrates Understand comparative anatomy and amphibian anatomy, including organs, systems, and structures.
The grass frog dissection specimen provides an enhanced hands-on learning experience. This amphibian offers a complex internal anatomy, containing major organ systems that are valuable to students studying biology, anatomy, and physiology. Anatomy Lab’s Preserved Grass Frog Specimen is the perfect specimen for observation, study, and dissection.
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