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OpenStudy (eiwoh):

What are two methods used to help identify the species of insect from the eggs on human remains? Describe the methods.

OpenStudy (eiwoh):

@KJSaif

KjSaif (kjsaif):

e.e burritos

OpenStudy (eiwoh):

@MissMeow

KjSaif (kjsaif):

The two different methods to help identify the species of insects from the eggs on human remains are by using a small paint brush dipped in water and the other way is by using forceps.

OpenStudy (eiwoh):

Thanks but tacos are way better >:) We can discuss this in Math chat lol

KjSaif (kjsaif):

:(

OpenStudy (missmeow):

There are two main ways of using insects to determine elapsed time since death : - 1 - using successional waves of insects 2 - using maggot age and development.

OpenStudy (missmeow):

The first method is based on the fact that a human body, or any kind of carrion, supports a very rapidly changing ecosystem going from the fresh state to dry bones in a matter of weeks or months depending on geographic region. During this decomposition, the remains go through rapid physical, biological and chemical changes, and different stages of the decomposition are attractive to different species of insects. Certain species of insects are often the first witnesses to a crime. They usually arrive within 24 h of death if the season is suitable

KjSaif (kjsaif):

those are other ways

KjSaif (kjsaif):

so she deserves a medal to :)

KjSaif (kjsaif):

i know

OpenStudy (missmeow):

The second method, that of using maggot age and development can give a date of death accurate to a day or less, or a range of days, and is used in the first few weeks after death.

KjSaif (kjsaif):

but you helped so i meddled

OpenStudy (missmeow):

Thank you.

OpenStudy (missmeow):

You got this, @Eiwoh ?

OpenStudy (eiwoh):

yes thank you both!! I wish I could give 2 medals lol

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