Opened this after I sent a reply to George.  Your answer highlights another
question I hoped would be answered without me asking.  How do you hold a
0.5 to 2 mm shell so you can apply water pressure?
 
Marlo
Puzzled in Florida
 
Robert and Betty Lipe wrote:
 
> George,  When I'm on vacation I usually freeze them or put them on ice,
> and then remove the animal later with water pressure.  I use a set of
> screens with 3 different size holes to sort them.  Window screen at the
> bottom 1/8 inch mesh in the middle and 1/4 inch in the top screen.  I
> use a wire net with a handle to catch them.  I have to keep my answers
> short or my message won't go.  Any more questions?
>
> Bob
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