New forensic entomology observations expand knowledge of decomposition ecology
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 09:10
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and similar TV shows know that forensic entomology involves the use of insects and other arthropods in legal matters, including homicide cases. Entomologists who are properly trained can find clues about a corpse—for example, time of death and whether a body has been moved—by observing the insects on and around it.