Ch. 11 (Entomology) and 12 (Death) Practice

a scientist who studies insects to gain clues about a crime

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic entomologist

A predictable sequence of changing species that inhabit a decomposing body is known as…

• insect succession

• ADH

• PMI

• life cycle

The two insect orders most commonly found on a corpse are... (choose 2)

• Arthropods

• Diptera

• Crustaceans

• Coleoptera

How does temperature have an effect on insect evidence?

• temp. does not effect insect evidence

• high temp. speeds up insect's life cycle

• low temp. speeds up insect's life cycle

Decomposition of a mammal begins at this stage:

• post-decay stage

• bloated

• fresh stage

• decay stage

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The blowfly lifecycle has six stages. How many larval stages are included in these six stages?​

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Estimates of the _________________ using entomological evidence must take into account the species of insect present,

geographical locations of the decedent's body, and

weather conditions.

• accumulated degree hours (ADH)

• postmortem interval (PMI)

• Diptera

• Choleoptra

About how long does it take blowfly eggs to hatch?

• 24 days

• 14 days

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

What is the correct order for insect body development?

• Larva, egg, pupa, adult

• Pupa, egg, larva, adult

• Egg, pupa, adult, larva

• Egg, larva, pupa, adult

The first stage of mammal decomposition is

• fresh stage

• bloated stage

• decay stage

• post-decay stage