| Forensic scientists now use Entomology in many | | | | For instance, a colony of insects that have grown |
| criminal investigations particularly murder cases. | | | | upon a corpse and possibly produced offspring, would |
| Entomology is the study of insects and is a branch of | | | | give a specific time span. |
| zoology. | | | | Certain species of insects will feed on dead human |
| It's often misunderstood that forensic entomologists | | | | tissue which will give an indication of time of death. |
| are able to make an accurate estimate of a person's | | | | For example, the Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis or the |
| time of death. As a matter of fact, it is the medical | | | | flesh fly prefers the indoors and grows as it feeds. It |
| pathologists that estimate time of death and not the | | | | also has the capacity to give live birth, which has |
| forensic entomologist. All forensic entomologists can | | | | generated theories on the spontaneous generation of |
| do is make a very precise estimate of post-mortem | | | | life. |
| time through their expert understanding of the | | | | Forensic Science understands insects are now used |
| growth and lifespan of insects. | | | | to determine levels of toxicity due to drug use when |
| For each specific species of insects there a variety | | | | no other source is present. When there is no blood, |
| of different variables that can effect their growth. | | | | tissue or urine, insects are used to detect the |
| Studies have shown that in a perfect environment | | | | presence of narcotics or other drugs. |
| insects can grow at an astounding rate. Professional | | | | Comment: If you require further information on |
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| estimate how long a dead body has been deceased. | | | | |