Fungal Contamination of Plastinated Specimens

Abstract

Fungal contamination of plastinated specimens has not been previously reported in literature. However, during a tropical rainstorm period, last summer, we have been surprised by a massive fungal infestation of our plastinated specimens collection. The intent of this report is to discuss the probable causes, consequences and prevention of this misfortune, as well as to present an efficient, harmless and low-cost fungicide method that can be used in plastinated specimens.