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  • Natural History
  • Specimen Preservation
  • Casting Techniques

Background:

  • Limited literature exists on natural history casting, especially for fluid-preserved specimens.
  • Casts are valuable natural history specimens that require further recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To underscore the significance of casts as natural history specimens.
  • To explore the reasons for utilizing casting as a preservation method.
  • To provide a practical guide for creating casts.

Main Methods:

  • A simple, accessible casting method is detailed.
  • Readily available materials are specified for ease of use.

Main Results:

  • The study establishes the importance of casts in natural history collections.
  • A straightforward protocol for creating casts is presented.

Conclusions:

  • Casting is an underutilized but valuable preservation technique for natural history.
  • This guide empowers researchers and enthusiasts to create their own casts effectively.