Forensic Entomology – Flashcards
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Beetles are typically the first insects present on human remains
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false
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Postmortem interval is the time since death.
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true
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Which of following should be the first collected at the scene?
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Adult Insects
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Insects always appear in the exact same order on a body
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false
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What did Bergeret d'Arbois provide to forensic entomology?
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One of the first estimations of postmortem intervals.
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How soon do adult blowflies typically start appearing on a body after the person has died?
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0 to 60 minutes
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Which of the following is NOT noted when samples of insects are taken?
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the closest body of water
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A scanning electron microscope may be used to distinguish between the eggs of different insect species.
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true
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three general areas in entomology?
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water contamination
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What did Song Ci contributed to the study of insects?
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He wrote a book noting the impact of insects on human remains.
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The eggs of the insects should be the first thing collected at the scene.
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false
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