Microkhan by Brendan I. Koerner

Entries Tagged as 'dermestid beetles'

A Taxidermist’s Best Friend

February 26th, 2010 · 8 Comments

Nearly a year ago, we marveled at the way in which ancient physicians used ant jaws as sutures. Blame our childhood Flintstones habit, but we have a soft spot for techniques that require the assistance of live animals. And so imagine our glee upon discovering the role that dermestid beetles play in the twin disciplines […]

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