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Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations

Jason H. Byrd, James L. Castner

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Providing information and instructions on what to search for when recovering entomological evidence and how to handle items found at a crime scene, Forensic Entomology presents the basics on insects of forensic importance as well as the principles of using insects to determine the time of death. --from publisher description

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Providing information and instructions on what to search for when recovering entomological evidence and how to handle items found at a crime scene, Forensic Entomology presents the basics on insects of forensic importance as well as the principles of using insects to determine the time of death. --from publisher description

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Providing information and instructions on what to search for when recovering entomological evidence and how to handle items found at a crime scene, Forensic Entomology presents the basics on insects of forensic importance as well as the principles of using insects to determine the time of death. --from publisher description

Key concepts: Forensic entomology, Entomology, Biology, Carrion, Forensic science, Arthropod, Insect, Zoology

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