Joy- I use MS 222 ( ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate salt) from
Sigma. Put 50 mg in 500ml of sea water and let the ascidian sit in it
until its siphons stay open when prodded- doesnt take long, and they
recover if you put them back in SW. George
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004, Joy Stacey wrote:
> Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:03:30 +0000
> From: Joy Stacey <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: dissections
>
> Hi there,
>
> Do any of you have some advice on dissecting solitary ascidians with a
> tough tunic such as Halocynthia pyriformis? Have any of you use
> narcotizing agents? Any adive would be appreciated.
>
> Joy Stacey
>
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