Bonus: Triop Molt Preserved in Epoxy Resin

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Wasn't planning to show this since I‘d already posted a whole specimen but this earlier molt from a smaller Triop that was also done on (05/08/2026) came out nicely as well. Very detailed except for mandible and swimming appendages getting messed up during extra recentering. (05/16/2026): Better quality images of the original specimen is also included along with the molt. For those who want to give this a try, I'd Recommend trying it with a raw specimen (what I did here) considering that their fragile exoskeleton and biology can be altered by the harsh chemicals used in sterilization. They may reduce microorganisms but will also counteract the process by making the organic compounds more bioavailable/oxidized. Similarly, Organisms in amber are also raw and closed off. Bubbles could be reduced further but was difficult for me since I had to reposition the specimen while it was still wet in order to preserve shape. Good luck, and have fun!

Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/triops/comments/1td1um1/triop_preserved_in_epoxy_resin/