Description
Mercenaria sp. Preserved quahogs are large, thick-shelled marine clams. These are popular specimens for exploring the anatomy of mollusks and bivalves. During the dissection, students explore structures for filter feeding and digestion, respiration, movement, and more. Specimens are graded no. 1 and 2 by commercial dealers.
Product Features
- Immersed in Carosafe® holding fluid, packaged in 1- to 5-gal pails, and sealed with leak-proof, reusable lids; ideal for long-term storage
- Prices listed are for 1 specimen
Carosafe®
Carosafe® preservative and holding solution for biological specimens contains no formaldehyde and is not a tissue fixative. Most Carosafe® specimens were first preserved with a formalin solution and then washed before placement in Carosafe®. Specimens are held in Carosafe® prior to shipment, producing formalin-preserved specimens that, when dissected, minimize formaldehyde exposure.