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What is the bug forensic scientists use to determine the time of death of a decomposing corpse?
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A specific bug is not used, because there are hundreds of thousands of species that live in various habitats around the world which can be general of specific. What I mean by that is, if there are common midwestern fruitflies on a subject, then you know it's from that large area, as opposed to finding exotic insects from Africa on a body that only live in one place.
Another useful thing is there are certain "urban bugs" and "rural bugs" that are characteristic of certain habitats, and this would tell investigators whether or not the body had been moved. (This has helped in countless cases where police find a body dumped in the wilderness but find cockroaches living in the flesh. Then they know the body's been moved).
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What is the origin of corpus bones?
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Forensic Anthropology
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What data is most likely to determine the length of time a corpse has been dead?
The amount of skin left on the corpse.
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What is the guy called where they see what heshe died from?
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What is an autopsy?
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What should you do with the rotting corpse of your beloved greyhound 'Lucky' which has been decomposing under the bed for 7 weeks while being occasionally penetrated?
Im very sorry for your loss but to maintain a healtgy and natural enviornement you need to relieve yourself of the corpse IMMEDIATELY! Bury it in a lawful preserve and allow it to rest in peace not root on earth. R.I.P Lucky
What are facts about Arum stalks?
It's the largest plant without branches in the world and because of it's fragrance (which smells like a dead animal decomposing) it is often referred to as the Corpse or Carrion Plant.Please see related link below!
How long does it take for a frog to decompose?
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