Hello,

Since I've been on this website I don't collect chitons anymore. But
if you really want :
"The most important part in chiton collecting comes after you find
the specimen. This is the proper removal and preservation of the
specimen. If one does not wish to properly take care of a chiton then
it would be best for all concerned to leave the animal back at the
beach in its natural habitat.
After removing the animal from the rock with a sharp instrument such
as a scalpel or thin knife blade, being careful not to knick its
girdle or mantle, it should be immediately placed on a glass
microscope slide, wooden tongue depressor or some similar smooth
object. This should be done quickly so that the animal does not have
a chance to curl..." : http://home.inreach.com/burghart/#collect

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Sophie

>When collecting here in Florida I often find Chitons attached to the
>material I bring home.  I'm talking about small specimens (4-12 mm).  I've
>put some of them into alcohol.  I don't really know what to do with them.  I
>hate to just toss them out.  Anyone out there actually, seriously collect
>and identify this kind of material?  I don't presently have very many on
>hand, but it seems that recently I've been coming across more and more of
>them.  I'm looking for a good home for them.
>
>If interested, reply to my private email address  (domestic contacts only,
>please).
>
>Marlo
>Merritt Island, FL
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