The Science of Forensic Entomology is designed to meet the growing needs of colleges, universities, and forensic investigative agencies in training undergraduates, graduate students, and criminal investigators the principles, concepts and methodologies necessary to use insects and other arthropods in legal matters. The book offers an advanced introduction to the field but also provides in depth discussion of biological concepts associated with insect biology, ecology, physiology and chemical communication. INDICE: I. Introduction to Forensic Entomology II. History of discipline III. Role of Forensic Science in criminal investigations IV. Role of insects and other arthropods in criminal investigations: an overview V. Introduction to entomology VI. Biology, taxonomy and natural history of forensically important insects VII. Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies VIII. Chemical attraction and communication IX. Biology of the maggot mass X. Temperature tolerances of blow flies and flesh flies XI. Post mortem decomposition XII. Insect succession on carrion XIII. Determination of the post mortem interval XIV. Insect alterations of bloodstain analyses XVI. Insects as evidence in cases of neglect and abuse XVII. Application of molecular methods to Forensic Entomology XVIII. Scientific ethics and the expert witness XIX. Archeoentomology XX. Insect roles in issues of national security and terrorism Appendices Appendix A: Tables of necrophagous fly development at different temperatures Appendix B. Identification keys to adult flies 1. Calliphoridae 2. Sarcophagidae 3. Muscidae Appendix C. Identification keys to larval flies 1. Calliphoridae 2. Sarcophagidae 3. Muscidae
- ISBN: 978-1-119-94036-4
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 17/01/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés