Forensic Insect Morphology

Catalog description

Comparative study of major insect external structures, emphasizing the various modifications that are important in the success of insects. Introduces the morphological (structure and function) features of insects, both in general as well as highlighting some major orders of forensic importance and the characteristics that define and differentiate the families within these orders. Identifying families and species of insects collected at a crime scene can be essential in determining accurate post-mortem interval (PMI).