Forensic Entomology is a photograph by Philippe Psaila/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 16th, 2018.
Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomology. Forensic scientist sampling flies found on a corpse. Identification of the flies can provide information on how long the body... more
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Forensic Entomology
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Philippe Psaila/science Photo Library
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Forensic entomology. Forensic scientist sampling flies found on a corpse. Identification of the flies can provide information on how long the body was dead before it was found. Different species of fly and other insect lay their eggs at different times, and their larvae feed on different tissues. By studying the insect population in a corpse, a very accurate time of death can be calculated, which is an important piece of information in helping to identify the killer.
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September 16th, 2018
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