Restoration, organization, updating of the bee collection at the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte
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entomological collection, conservation, storageAbstract
The bee collection of the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte, Pau dos Ferros Campus, suffered serious damage and losses during the campus closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interruption of in-person activities made regular care of the specimens impossible, resulting in significant deterioration and loss of the collection. Given this scenario, this study aimed to restore, reorganize, and update the collection, seeking to recover its relevance as a pedagogical and scientific tool. The activities developed throughout the project encompassed multiple stages. First, new bee specimens were collected to replace missing or damaged species in the collection. Simultaneously, deteriorated specimens were recovered, involving repair, reconditioning, and preservation techniques. In addition, new entomological drawers were acquired, essential for the proper and safe storage of biological material. The specimens were carefully mounted, glued, labeled, and cataloged, ensuring accuracy in identifications and in recording the information associated with each specimen. Upon completion of the work, the collection was fully restored, totaling 1,207 specimens properly organized by species. The collection is now ready for use in practical classes, exhibitions, and scientific events, establishing itself as a resource of great pedagogical and scientific value. However, it is important to emphasize the need for continuous maintenance and monitoring actions by the Institution to ensure the long-term preservation and integrity of the collection.
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