Forensic Entomology Exam

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What does PMI stand for in forensic investigations?

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Postmortem Interval

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Why are blow flies important in forensic entomology?

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They are the first to arrive at a corpse.

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What unique characteristic allows maggots to reveal toxicological information?

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Their development can be affected by drugs.

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What environmental factors do forensic entomologists consider when estimating time of death?

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Air temperature, ground surface and soil temperature, and humidity levels.

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Which two major insect orders are commonly used in forensic investigations?

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Diptera and Coleoptera.

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What is forensic entomology?

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The study of insects to estimate time of death and other forensic investigations.

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What role do temperature and humidity play in forensic entomology?

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They affect the development rates of insects on a corpse.

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What is the life cycle of a blow fly?

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Egg, larva (maggot), pupa, adult.

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How can insect evidence be used in court?

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To provide estimates of time of death and to support or refute alibis.

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What is the significance of the larval stage of insects in forensic investigations?

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It provides critical information about the time since death.