Fabian has noted that maggots on a body have started to hatch. Based on this information, how long would Fabian assume the body has been in place?
A.
2 to 3 hours
B.
1 day
C.
5 days
D.
7 days
5 answers
D. 7 days
Why are adult maggots typically collected from the crime scene first?
A.
They have the ability to move off the remains when disturbed.
B.
They provide the most valuable information related to PMI.
C.
They need to be stored in containers, due to their size.
D.
They may die when the human remains are removed.
A.
They have the ability to move off the remains when disturbed.
B.
They provide the most valuable information related to PMI.
C.
They need to be stored in containers, due to their size.
D.
They may die when the human remains are removed.
A. They have the ability to move off the remains when disturbed.
Amanda has noticed that mites are present on the human flesh she is investigating. Which insect can Amanda assume were therefore MOST likely on the flesh previously?
A.
coffin flies
B.
ants
C.
wasps
D.
beetles
A.
coffin flies
B.
ants
C.
wasps
D.
beetles
D. beetles
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