CSI: Forensic Entomology Flashcard BWHS

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What is the process of breakdown of once living matter by living organisms called?

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Decomposition

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What is the application of entomology to civil and criminal legal cases?

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Forensic entomology

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What is stage 3 of decomposition known as?

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Active decay

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What are the four stages of body development in insects?

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Egg, larva, pupa, and adult

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What term describes the life cycle of insects that includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages?

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Complete metamorphosis

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What is the correct order for a fly's life cycle represented by letters B, D, A, and C?

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B (egg) -> D (larva) -> A (pupa) -> C (adult)

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What is the role of forensic entomology in criminal investigations?

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To estimate the time of death and provide evidence in legal cases using insect evidence.

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What factors can affect the rate of decomposition?

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Temperature, humidity, presence of insects, and environmental conditions.

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What type of insects are typically the first to arrive at a decomposing body?

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Blowflies (family Calliphoridae).

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What is the significance of insect succession in forensic entomology?

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It helps to determine the post-mortem interval by analyzing the types of insects present.